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Iran
Touching God in the Iranian Darkness
Imprisoned for distributing Bibles in Iran, Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh saw its verses of suffering and forgiveness come alive.
April 10, 2013
How to Unfreeze the Middle East
Reconciliation must be at the heart of peacemaking.
November 5, 2012
The Other Iranian Revolution
In 'godless' eastern Germany, Iranian refugees surprise pastors with their interest in Christianity.
July 17, 2012
Youcef Nadarkhani: 1,000 Days (and Counting) in Iranian Prison
State Department renews call for release of pastor sentenced to death.
July 11, 2012
Marketing Martyrs: Does Iranian Pastor's Theology Impact Advocacy on His Behalf?
Youcef Nadarkhani's beliefs raises strategic questions.
May 17, 2012
Reports: Iran Pastor's Case Sent to Khamenei
Courts avoid decision in apostasy case, may hear further appeal. (Updated)
October 12, 2011
From Death Sentence to Rape Charges, Iranian Pastor’s Case Is Rare—and Disputed
Reports differ on Nadarkhani’s status and next steps.
October 6, 2011
Public Enemy: Iran's Persecution Backfires
Regime's antagonism is increasing Christianity's appeal.
June 1, 2011
The United States Needs an Ambassador for Religious Freedom Now
The Obama administration must send a clear signal to Egypt and the Middle East that they must embrace religious freedom in full.
February 8, 2011
In Iran, a Covert Mission to Bring Women to Jesus
An excerpt from 'Forgotten Girls: Stories of Hope and Courage'.
January 27, 2010
Pew Forum Releases Landmark Survey of International Religious Freedom
70 percent of the world lives in areas with high restrictions on religion, report says.
December 16, 2009
Iranian Christian Women Freed from Evin Prison
Marzieh Amirizadeh Esmaeilabad and Maryam Rustampoor were imprisoned for 259 days after converting to Christianity.
November 19, 2009
Fighting Injustice through Art
Iranian writers and filmmakers use media to address life and death in Iran.
June 29, 2009
Neda: More Than Her Death
Behind the stark symbol of her videotaped death is one vibrant life snuffed out and a family in mourning.
June 24, 2009
Standing with the Desolate
The anguish of working for those who suffer for their faith.
March 25, 2009
Iran Parliament Requires Death for 'Apostates' As Crackdown Continues
Son of 1990 martyr among Christians arrested last month.
September 30, 2008
It's Primetime in Iran
Satellites allow Iranian Christians to come alongside believers back home.
September 24, 2008
The Middle East's Death Wish—and Ours 
We say "everyone wants peace," but we also want to see our enemies destroyed.
July 14, 2006
Iranian President Tells Bush to Be More Christian
Plus: How Irish priests may be endangering airplanes, D.C. mayoral candidates promise to push pastors to be more pro-gay, and other stories from online sources around the world.
May 9, 2006
The Risks of Regime Change
Middle Eastern Christians might end up more repressed under democracy than under dictators.
March 18, 2005
Out-of-Control Clerics
Official scourgings and vigilante enforcers in Iran terrorize Christians.
July 1, 2004
Quake Opens Door to Gospel
How Christians are trying to ease tensions in the Islamic Republic.
March 1, 2004
On The Run from Police, Iranian Christian Survives Church Attack
Fleeing persecution with no passport, refugee witnesses last week's grenade murders in Pakistan
March 1, 2002
Keeping the Dust on Your Boots
Remembering the Afghan refugees—and the church in Iran.
January 1, 2002
Church Officials Optimistic that Iran Is Changing Its Views of Christians
"Vatican official, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei talk about improving Muslim-Christian relations."
March 1, 2001
The Perils Of Religious Persecution In Iran
Increasing political opposition to the regime has intensified religious persecution. Christians are high on the regime’s enemies list. (Forbes)
Iranian Converts Bringing Life to German Church
Parts of Germany are among the most godless areas in the world. But church attendance is growing, thanks to former Muslims from Iran. (CBN)
Iran: seven Christians detained following raid on prayer meeting
The detentions are part of a marked upsurge in a campaign of harassment of Christians of all denominations, with reports of a significant increase in arrests during recent weeks. (CSW)
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