Persecution in Iran

Iran is number two on the Open Doors World Watch List of the 50 countries where Christians are most persecuted most severely. A house church crackdown made 2008 one of the toughest years for Christians since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. More than 50 Christians were arrested, interrogated and even beaten; one couple died of their
injuries.

Church services are monitored by the secret police, and believers face great discrimination and difficulty finding and keeping jobs.

Articles

Iran background
A brief summary of the current political and religious situation and how it affects the church

Iranian Christians share their reaction to the election results
Christians as well as conservative Muslims voted Mousavi. Read a report from an Iranian Christian in Shiraz.

Finding faith in Iran
Read about the spiritual hunger that is growing amongst Iran's people

Life for Persecuted Christians in Iran
An interview with an Open Doors worker reveals some of the pressures facing Iranian Christians

Open Doors provides assistance for Iranian Christians
Read about what Open Doors is doing to meet the needs of persecuted believers in Iran

Advocacy campaign for Iranian Christians
Due to the release from prison of two Iranian women on 18 November, our advocacy campaign is now on hold. Read more about the ladies' release and this answer to prayer.

Pray for the church in Iran

Iranian Christians need your prayers. Clink on the links listed below for information to help you to pray for your brothers and sisters in Iran

• Churches
  
  
• Muslim-background believers
  
  
• Christians in prison
  
  
• Equipping the church
  
  
• Iranian society