Iran: Christians at ‘heightened risk’

Luke Randall  |  World
Date posted:  22 Jan 2026
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Iran: Christians at ‘heightened risk’

Fire damage at the Abuzar Mosque in the Fallah area of Tehran, 10 January. Image: Tasnim News Agency

Christians may be at particular risk in Iran at the moment, a Christian organisation says.

Elam Ministries is calling on believers to pray for Iran during the current “significant and uncertain moment,” with the nation experiencing turbulence which could put Christians at “heightened risk”.

The organisation, which works to support Iran’s Christians, says the country’s currency value has plummeted and living conditions are worsening, prompting protests, calling for regime change, in at least 78 cities. Thousands of demonstrators are believed to have been killed in a bloody crackdown by the authorities, with many more being arrested.

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