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First Christians Sentenced to Prison under New Law in Iran

First Christians Sentenced to Prison under New Law in Iran

Several Christians have reportedly been arrested and sentenced to five years in prison under Iran's newly amended law aimed at halting the growth of Christianity and other religious groups in the country.

Israel Will Not Rely on Deal to Keep Iran from Getting Nuclear Weapons, Netanyahu Says

Israel Will Not Rely on Deal to Keep Iran from Getting Nuclear Weapons, Netanyahu Says

In a recent statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not be relying on a nuclear deal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Christian Flogged in Iran, Pastor and Wife Forced to Flee

Christian Flogged in Iran, Pastor and Wife Forced to Flee

A Christian pastor received 80 lashes for drinking Communion wine in Iran. Alcohol is forbidden only for Muslims in Iran, but since Iranian law does not recognize Omidi’s conversion from Islam to Christianity, he was sentenced to the lashes in September 2016.