Iranian authorities are reportedly moving to seize Tehran’s historic St. Peter Evangelical Church and evict Christian families living on the property, sparking fears of a wider crackdown on religious minorities.
Iran Church Crackdown
Iran is facing fresh accusations of religious repression after reports emerged that authorities plan to seize Tehran’s historic St. Peter Evangelical Church and evict about 20 Christian families living on its grounds, according to the New York Post.
The move is reportedly being carried out through a state-linked body connected to Iranian leadership. Church officials say part of the property has already been confiscated and occupied by security-linked personnel, with residents warned of impending eviction.
Founded in 1872 by American Presbyterian missionaries, the church is one of Tehran’s oldest Protestant congregations, and rights groups say the case reflects a broader pattern of pressure on religious minorities in Iran.
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