Faith
Iranian Christians Face Tragedy Amid Crackdown
Faith Facts
- At least 19 Christians have been killed during Iran’s anti-government protests since December 2025.
- Victims include both long-standing church members and converts facing intense persecution.
- Iranian courts recently sentenced five Christians to a combined fifty years in prison for their faith-related gatherings.
The bold witness of Iran’s Christian community shines in the face of severe persecution and violence.
Many believers, both from recognized churches and converts, suffer greatly for standing firm in Christ in a hostile environment.
Nader Mohammadi and Zahra Arjomandi were among those recently killed, leaving families devastated and denied the dignity of public mourning or Christian rites.
Officials continue to view Christian faith, particularly among Muslim-background believers, as a threat to national security, subjecting followers to harsh penalties and restrictions.
Harsh sentences against believers for simple acts of worship reveal a government deeply hostile to basic religious liberty.
These heavy-handed measures extend to confiscation of Bibles and denying medical care to those injured in detention.
As protests swept across the nation, millions participated despite the risks, expressing public discontent and drawing attention to Iran’s ongoing human rights abuses.
Solidarity rallies worldwide underscored the global Christian call to support persecuted brothers and sisters, with powerful voices calling for prayer, advocacy, and faithful endurance.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Let us lift up our persecuted family in Iran, standing in prayer and bold advocacy for their freedom and dignity.
Remembering their sacrifice for Christ and the cause of liberty.