Iranian Christian Convert Released from Prison October 28, 2025 — Mina Khajavi, a 61-year-old Christian convert, was released from Iran’s Evin Prison on Oct. 20 after serving nearly two years in jail for activities related to her Christian faith. Khajavi,...
Türkiye Faces Legal Challenges for Deporting ChristiansOctober 24, 2025 — Türkiye, formerly known as Turkey, is facing legal challenges after deporting foreign Christians and labeling them “national security threats.” Kenneth Wiest, an American Protestant, had lived in Türkiye with his...
Religious Registration Laws in the Middle East October 16, 2025 — By Joseph Daniel, ICC Fellow I remember years ago when I filled out my first visa form in the Middle East, I paused at a line that startled me: “What...
5 Christians in Iran to Spend Several Years in Prison for Their FaithOctober 10, 2025 — An Iranian court upheld the prison sentences for five Christian converts on Sept. 17. Each of the five believers will spend more than eight years in jail for activities related...
Azerbaijan Denies Church’s Registration Applications October 10, 2025 — Armenia (International Christian Concern) — In the city of Sumgait, Azerbaijan, government officials have refused to approve Peace Church’s application for official registration, thereby preventing the congregation from holding gatherings...
When Will New CPC Designations Be Made?October 6, 2025 — First appearing in 1999, the U.S. Department of State maintains a Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) list that names countries for either engaging in or tolerating ongoing severe violations of...
Fewer than 70 Christian Families Remain in MosulOctober 2, 2025 — At one point, Mosul, Iraq, was home to more than 50,000 baptized Christians. Today, fewer than 70 Christian families live there. In his Sept. 24 message to diplomats and government...
US Sends About 100 to Iran in Surprise Nighttime FlightSeptember 30, 2025 — A few minutes after midnight on Tuesday, September 30, the New York Times published a breaking news story about a flight in the air on its way from Louisiana to...
Out in the Open: How Middle Eastern Nations Legally Discriminate Against Christians September 26, 2025 — Several nations in the Middle East openly and legally condone the discrimination and persecution of Christians within their borders. Despite being the birthplace of Christianity, believers living in the region...
Turkey’s Erdogan to Visit the White House Again September 25, 2025 — Washington (International Christian Concern) — President Donald Trump announced last week that he would host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House today. The visit, occurring on the...
Update on Syria: A New Era or More of the Same for Syrian Christians?September 19, 2025 — By Linda Burkle, Ph.D., ICC Fellow Several years ago, while in Jordan, I had the privilege of participating in a feeding and grocery distribution program for Syrian refugees. We served...
Several U.S. Diplomats to Syria Removed as Integration of Syrian Minorities is Debated September 18, 2025 — Syria (International Christian Concern) — News broke early Thursday that several of the seniormost U.S. diplomatic officials working on Syria were abruptly removed from their posts in recent days. ...
Iranian Court Upholds 10-Year Prison Sentence for Christian ManSeptember 17, 2025 — Iran — Mehran Shamloui, a Christian convert, has been denied a retrial for his case by the Iranian Supreme Court. Shamloui was arrested in 2024 and sentenced to 10 years and...
Hope for Persecutors September 16, 2025 — By Lisa Navarrette, ICC Fellow Throughout history, the Christian faith has testified to one undeniable truth: the gospel has the power to transform even the most hardened hearts. From Saul of...
Christians Endure Uptick in Persecution in TurkeySeptember 5, 2025 — Turkey (International Christian Concern) — In recent years, persecution against Christians in Turkey has intensified. Following this trend, last year saw attacks on churches at both its start and end....
Libyan Authorities Urged to Overturn Convictions of 11 ChristiansAugust 20, 2025 — 8/20/2025 Libya (International Christian Concern) — Amnesty International recently called for the convictions of 11 Christians convicted in Libya to be overturned, citing "grossly unfair" trials. The human rights organization...
