‘Iran Jails and Lashes Christian Woman For Faith And Protest’


By Stefan J. Bos, Special Correspondent Worthy News

iran - worthy christian news

(Worthy News) –

‘Iran Jails and Lashes Christian Woman For Faith And Protest’

By Stefan J. Bos, Special Correspondent Worthy News

TEHRAN (Worthy News)– Christian rights activist Mary (Fatemeh) Mohammadi says she has been sentenced to three months and one-day imprisonment and 10 lashes for publicly protesting Iran’s downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane.

Mohammadi, 21, was detained in January during an anti-government protest after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ shot down Ukrainian Airline Flight 752 killing all 176 people on board. The protest came as another embarrassment for the leadership of this tightly controlled Islamic nation where Christians are in the minority.

On social media, Mohammadi claimed she was punished this week for standing up “against the slaughter of human beings and showing sympathy for the families of those who perished on the Ukraine airline crash” in January. She was also punished for “defending the rights of all humans,” the activist added.

Islamic law enforcement authorities claim she was only sentenced for “disturbing public order.” However, “there was no evidence against me,” she countered. “So I ought to have been acquitted, but instead, I was sentenced not only to imprisonment but also flogging.”

Her supporters also link the verdict to Mohammadi’s conversion from Islam to Christianity and her decision to speak about her faith in Christ with others.

The sentencing comes despite warnings by rights groups over the spread of the new coronavirus in overcrowded prisons. Several other Christians also remain behind bars on what friends view as trumped-up charges.

Amid the uncertainty, Iranian Christians have reportedly appealed to the international community to pray for Mohammadi and “Iran’s regime.”

Iranian Christians, “request prayer that Mary will be encouraged, despite the conviction, and know God’s peace and power,” said advocacy group Middle East Concern. “They also seek prayers that Iranian authorities will respect and uphold fundamental freedoms. Such as freedom of speech and the freedom of religion and belief.”

7
people are currently praying.

💡 Did you know? One of the best ways you can support Worthy News is by simply leaving a comment and sharing this article.

📢 Social media algorithms push content further when there’s more engagement — so every 👍 like, 💬 comment, and 🔄 share helps more people discover the truth. 🙌

Latest Worthy News

DHS Arrests 480,000 Illegal Immigrants in Nine Months; 70% Have Criminal Records
Crown Jewels Worth $102 Million Stolen In France’s Dramatic Louvre Heist
Khamenei Tells Trump to ‘Keep Dreaming’ Over Claims U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Nuclear Program
Armenian Clergy Arrests Deepen Church-State Rift As Christians Face Regional Pressure
Russia Rejects Europe’s Frontlines Proposal For Ukraine As Trump-Putin Summit In Doubt
Texas Churches Vandalized With Anti-Trump Graffiti During “No Kings” Protests
Vance Optimistic With Gaza Peace Plan; Reiterates No U.S. Troops To Be On The Ground
Senate Democrats Block Bill To End Government Shutdown For 11th Time
Two North Carolina Churches Targeted in Suspected Arson Attacks
Copyright 1999-2025 Worthy News. All rights reserved.

If you are interested in articles produced by Worthy News, please check out our FREE sydication service available to churches or online Christian ministries. To find out more, visit Worthy Plugins.

Worthy Christian News