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‘We are in the dark’: Iranian Christians abroad describe fear and isolation as unrest deepens

‘We are in the dark’: Iranian Christians abroad describe fear and isolation as unrest deepens

As protests intensify across Iran amid economic collapse and mounting political unrest, Christians inside the country are facing heightened fear, isolation and uncertainty, according to testimonies shared with Christian Daily International by a ministry that works with Iranian Christian refugees. The individuals spoke anonymously because of security concerns, citing widespread internet shutdowns, reported killings and arrests, and growing anxiety about the vulnerability of religious minorities.
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