Iran: Christian prisoner physically abused

Iran: Christian prisoner physically abused

Ebrahim Firouzi, a Christian prisoner in Rajai Shahr Prison in Iran, has suffered physical abuse at the hands of prison guards when he was forced to attend an appeal hearing. On 21st August 2013 Ebrahim was arrested with two friends during a raid by plain-clothed...
Iran: Christian returns to prison after medical furlough

Iran: Christian returns to prison after medical furlough

Yesterday (27th June) Maryam Naghash Zargaran returned to Evin Prison after the prosecutor’s office refused to extend her medical leave to complete her treatment. Maryam, a believer from a Muslim background, has been held for nearly three years in Evin Prison in...
Iran: update on Rasht arrests – release of Mohammedreza

Iran: update on Rasht arrests – release of Mohammedreza

Iranian Christians are pleased to report that the third Iranian Christian arrested in Rasht on 13th May has also been released. On 31st May Middle East Concern issued a prayer update giving notice that Yasser Mossayebzadeh and Saheb Fadaie had both been released at...
Iran: Christian returns to prison after medical furlough

Iran: release of Christian prisoner on medical furlough

Family and friends of Maryam (Naseem) Naghash Zargaran are delighted to say that Maryam has been allowed out of prison to receive medical treatment. Maryam, a believer from a Muslim background, has been held for nearly three years in Evin Prison in Tehran and has been...
Iran: update on Rasht arrests – release of Mohammedreza

Iran: update on three Christians arrested in Rasht

On 17th May Middle East Concern requested prayer for three Iranian Christians belonging to the self-styled “Church of Iran” network who were arrested on 13th May in Rasht. We are pleased to report that two were released on bail: Yasser on 28th May and...