Iran Tightens Restrictions on Religious Minorities

A new report by the National Union for the Defense of Religious Freedom (NUFDI), titled “Faith Under Siege,” reveals an increase in religious oppression in Iran, particularly targeting Jews, Christians, and Baha’is. The report documents numerous arrests of individuals from these communities, highlighting the severe crackdown faced by Iranian Christians, with at least 50 members detained recently. The situation underscores a troubling trend of religious intolerance in the region. The findings reflect a broader pattern of repression against minority faiths in Iran.

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