Iran

Iran: Christian Converts Sentenced to Receive 80 Lashes for Drinking Wine during Communion

Iran: Christian Converts Sentenced to Receive 80 Lashes for Drinking Wine during Communion
Three Iranian Christian converts have been sentenced to receive 80 lashes each for drinking communion wine--a punishment they are appealing.

Iran Suspected of 'Forcing Confessions' to Obtain 'Evidence' against Church Leader

Iran Suspected of 'Forcing Confessions' to Obtain 'Evidence' against Church Leader
Five members of an Iranian house church are missing after government agents arrested them on Friday (Aug. 26) without a warrant and took them to an undisclosed location.

Iran Levels Serious Charge against Noted Church Leader, Beats Another

Iran Levels Serious Charge against Noted Church Leader, Beats Another
Iranian authorities charged a well-known pastor with “acts against national security” and beat another as persecution of Christians continued the past month.