Christian Convert in Iran Sentenced to 5 Years in PrisonJanuary 8, 2026 — Nayereh Arjaneh, a Christian convert living in Iran, began serving a five-year prison term on Dec. 23 because of her faith. Christian converts are often targets of imprisonment, false accusations,...
Two Prisoners Released Following Prison-Letter Effort, More Behind BarsDecember 22, 2025 — More than 300 faithful writers took time out of their busy schedules to share the love of Christ and pen letters of encouragement to global prisoners this year. By God’s grace, it made a difference. Most of the prisoners who were...
Millions of Christians Must Secretly Celebrate ChristmasDecember 19, 2025 — Each year, Christ followers worldwide eagerly anticipate Christmas, remembering and celebrating how their Savior entered the world. The story of Jesus’ arrival is read from the Scriptures and meditated upon;...
Five Iranian Christians Sentenced to PrisonDecember 19, 2025 — Five Iranian Christians were sentenced to an average of 10 years each in prison for “propaganda” and “collusion” for practices such as prayer and baptism, and for distributing Bibles and...
Iranian Christian Prisoner Denied Medical Treatment After Spinal Fracture November 13, 2025 — Iranian authorities on Oct. 31 denied proper medical treatment to prisoner Aida Najaflou, an Iranian Christian convert, after she fell and fractured her spine. Najaflou, who suffered from spinal disc...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New Bill in Congress Condemns Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Nations July 24, 2025 — 7/25/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — Legislators introduced a bill on July 17 condemning the mass persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries and encouraging more U.S. involvement to protect...
Turkey Deports Christian Facing 10-Year Prison Sentence in IranJuly 18, 2025 — 7/18/2025 Iran — Mehran Shamloui, an Iranian Christian convert, was deported from Turkey to Iran on July 3 after he attempted to escape imprisonment in Iran for his faith. Iranian authorities...
Iran Cracks Down on Dissenters After 12-Day WarJuly 7, 2025 — 7/6/2025 Iran — The Iranian government has arrested hundreds since the 12-day war with Israel and the United States last month, indicating a renewed focus on stifling internal dissent in the...
Israel Strikes Iran’s Evin Prison, Notorious for Torturing Christians July 3, 2025 — 7/3/2025 Iran (International Christian Concern) — A prison facility in Tehran, notorious for housing Christian and other religious prisoners, has been caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict between...
Beyond the Grave: Why Counting Christian Persecution Incidents Is Harder Than Counting Deaths July 3, 2025 — By Lisa Navarrette, ICC Fellow In 2025, Christian persecution continues to be a sobering reality for millions across the globe. However, despite widespread awareness and advocacy, accurately measuring this persecution remains...
Christians in Iran, Israel Cling to Hope During ConflictJune 24, 2025 — 6/24/2025 Iran/Israel (International Christian Concern) — During the conflict between Israel and Iran, Christians in both countries have lived in fear and uncertainty. In Iran, which is No. 9 on...
