IRAN: “It was the hardest decision of my life”
Pastor Victor Bet-Tamraz has spoken to Article 18 about his ministry, time in solitary confinement, court case and why he and his wife Shamiram Issavi had to flee Iran.
Category: Iran
IRAN: Mohammadreza Omidi goes into internal exile
On 14 September, Mohammadreza Omidi travelled south to begin his internal exile in Borazjan, more than 1,000 km from his home in Rasht.
IRAN: Joseph Shahbazian released on bail
House-church leader Joseph Shahbazian has been released on bail after nearly two months in detention.
IRAN: Victor and Shamiram leave Iran after losing appeals
Pastor Victor Bet-Tamraz and his wife Shamiram Issavi have left Iran after losing their appeals against long prison sentences.
IRAN: Mohammadreza Omidi released
Mohammadreza Omidi has been released from Evin prison after serving two years on national security charges.
IRAN: Christian prisoners struck down with Covid-19
Four Christian prisoners being held in crowded conditions are feared to be suffering from Covid-19.
IRAN: Unprecedented bail set for Christians arrested in recent raids
Two Christians arrested in coordinated raids on 30 June and 1 July have had bail set at an unprecedented level.
IRAN: 17 Christians arrested in coordinated raids
Revolutionary Guard intelligence agents arrested at least 17 Christians in coordinated raids in three Iranian cities on 30 June and 1 July.
IRAN: Seven Christians from Bushehr sentenced
Seven Christian converts from Iran’s southwest city of Bushehr have been given sentences including prison terms, exile, work restrictions and fines.
IRAN: Three Christians’ sentences reduced after retrial
Three Christian converts serving ten-year prison sentences have had their sentences reduced following a review of their cases.