Religious minorities in Iran are facing increased persecution, human rights watchdog organizations warned in a report released on Thursday.
Almost twice as many Christians were arrested on charges related to their religious beliefs or activities in 2025 — 254 compared to 139 — compared to the previous year, according to the advocacy groups, which included Article18, Open Doors, CSW and Middle East Concern.
The groups also reported an uptick in the number of Christians serving prison sentences or ordered to do forced labor or go into exile. There were 25 such cases in 2024 and 57 last year.
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