US Sends About 100 to Iran in Surprise Nighttime FlightSeptember 30, 2025 — A few minutes after midnight on Tuesday, September 30, the New York Times published a breaking news story about a flight in the air on its way from Louisiana to...
Out in the Open: How Middle Eastern Nations Legally Discriminate Against Christians September 26, 2025 — Several nations in the Middle East openly and legally condone the discrimination and persecution of Christians within their borders. Despite being the birthplace of Christianity, believers living in the region...
Iranian Court Upholds 10-Year Prison Sentence for Christian ManSeptember 17, 2025 — Iran — Mehran Shamloui, a Christian convert, has been denied a retrial for his case by the Iranian Supreme Court. Shamloui was arrested in 2024 and sentenced to 10 years and...
New Bill in Congress Condemns Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Nations July 24, 2025 — 7/25/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — Legislators introduced a bill on July 17 condemning the mass persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries and encouraging more U.S. involvement to protect...
Turkey Deports Christian Facing 10-Year Prison Sentence in IranJuly 18, 2025 — 7/18/2025 Iran — Mehran Shamloui, an Iranian Christian convert, was deported from Turkey to Iran on July 3 after he attempted to escape imprisonment in Iran for his faith. Iranian authorities...
The Dawn of Iran’s Spiritual Revolution is Upon UsJuly 7, 2025 — By ICC President Jeff King 7/7/2025 Iran (International Christian Concern) — On Monday, June 23, the earth shook beneath Tehran’s most feared address. Israeli missiles tore through the gates of...
Iran Cracks Down on Dissenters After 12-Day WarJuly 7, 2025 — 7/6/2025 Iran — The Iranian government has arrested hundreds since the 12-day war with Israel and the United States last month, indicating a renewed focus on stifling internal dissent in the...
Israel Strikes Iran’s Evin Prison, Notorious for Torturing Christians July 3, 2025 — 7/3/2025 Iran (International Christian Concern) — A prison facility in Tehran, notorious for housing Christian and other religious prisoners, has been caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict between...
Beyond the Grave: Why Counting Christian Persecution Incidents Is Harder Than Counting Deaths July 3, 2025 — By Lisa Navarrette, ICC Fellow In 2025, Christian persecution continues to be a sobering reality for millions across the globe. However, despite widespread awareness and advocacy, accurately measuring this persecution remains...
Christians in Iran, Israel Cling to Hope During ConflictJune 24, 2025 — 6/24/2025 Iran/Israel (International Christian Concern) — During the conflict between Israel and Iran, Christians in both countries have lived in fear and uncertainty. In Iran, which is No. 9 on...
Iranian Christian Refugees Granted 6-Month Extension in PanamaJune 6, 2025 — Panama (International Christian Concern) — Artemis Ghasemzadeh, a 27-year-old Iranian woman, and other Christian asylum seekers in Panama were given a six-month extension this week to find a new home. ...
The (Not So) Secret Discrimination of Christians in Islamic-led Countries June 6, 2025 — 6/6/2025 Middle East/Asia (International Christian Concern) — Brunei, Iran, and Yemen, among others, follow Sharia law, a legislative system that governs citizens using various interpretations of Islamic criteria. In Pakistan...
Persecuted Communities Worldwide Face New Restrictions from the USJune 5, 2025 — An executive order announced this week introduced near-total restrictions on travel to the U.S. by citizens of 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran, and Myanmar — countries widely recognized as...
