The Islamic Republic of Iran is the ninth least hospitable country for Christian religious minorities, according to the advocacy organisation Open Doors. Technically, Christianity is one of three non-Muslim faiths that are formally tolerated under the theocratic system
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Hezbollah stockpiled chemical behind Beirut blast in London and Germany
Hezbollah kept three metric tons of ammonium nitrate, the explosive thought to be behind the mega blast in Beirut this week, in a storehouse in London, until MI5 and the London Metropolitan Police found it in 2015.
Amnesty International concerned for welfare of academic held in Iran
Amnesty International says they are “very concerned” for the welfare of a British-Australian academic who is being held in detention in one of Iran’s most notorious prisons.
Iranian metal band arsames facing prosecution for Satanic Music
Arsames, an Iranian melodic death metal band, is reportedly facing inarceration for creating and playing ‘Satanic music.’
Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during exercise – Video
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched underground ballistic missiles Wednesday as part of an exercise involving a mock-up American aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting its network of subterranean missile sites.
UK envoy to Iraq threatened by pro-Iran militias
The UK’s ambassador in Baghdad has been threatened by Iran-backed militias on social media, in response to his call for Iraq to reject the armed groups operating in the country.
Iran missile scare very close to where Indias 5 Rafale halted
The landing of Iranian missiles is said to have been “very close” to where the Rafales were parked. Perceiving danger, India wanted them flown out overnight
Iran fires missile at mock aircraft carrier amid U.S. tensions
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard fired a missile from a helicopter targeting a replica aircraft carrier in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television reported on Tuesday, an exercise aimed at threatening the US amid tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Iran Guard Corps starts military drills off Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps started “large-scale” military drills off the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to a statement on its Sepah News website.
Appeal to the President of Iran the Entire Iranian Government and All Members of the Iranian National Assembly
Frankfurt am Main, 17 July 2020 – German parliamentarians, human rights activists and health experts call on Iranian authorities to stop arbitrary detentions and convictions of Bahá’ís immediately
Iran stepping up criticism of South Korea over frozen funds
Iran is stepping up its criticism of South Korea because of the decision of Korean banks to freeze Iranian funds in them.
