A teacher’s union in Iran has called for a strike, the latest sector affected by nationwide protests. At least 27 children have died since the protests began in September, according to human rights groups.
Nationwide protests enter the fourth week in Iran. The current unrest began in mid-September following Mahsa Amini’s suspicious death in morality police custody.
When the Taliban conquered Afghanistan one year ago, Heart4Iran’s call center was flooded with calls from frightened people.
People across Afghanistan face disaster, economic collapse, and starvation. A new initiative supports Christians in Afghanistan while the world turns away.
According to Humanium.org, more than 100 Iranian children die from famine, street fights, and illness each month. These aren’t the only dangers threatening Iran’s next generation.
Iran’s Supreme Court declares nine Christians “not guilty” of leading house churches. Heart4Iran’s Mike Ansari says it’s a move to curry international favor, not a sign of actual change.
Though experts and allies voice concern, the United States is sticking to an August 31 departure from Afghanistan.
Iran is one of the world’s most formidable persecutors of Christians. More about that here. Earlier this week, Article18 released a message from Evin Prison. In it, Christian prisoner of conscience Nasser Navard Gol-Tapeh says he bears no grudge against those who sentenced him to 10 years in prison, […]
Iran sets a new precedent for persecution. A judge recently gave five-year prison terms to three believers from a Muslim background. It’s the maximum sentence allowed under new controversial amendments to existing law.
United Nations head Antonio Guterres urges the United States to lift all sanctions on Iran, as promised under a 2015 nuclear deal. Talks aimed at reviving the deal are underway, and the UN Security Council will meet on Tuesday for further discussion.
Iran’s Guardian Council released presidential candidates for the June 18 election yesterday. Term limits prevent current President Hassan Rouhani from serving again.
It’s an important week for the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims. Whenever the new moon appears – either tonight or tomorrow night, depending on geographic location – it marks the end of Ramadan.
