2. Converting from Islam is punishable by death for men, and life imprisonment for women. Underground churches are increasingly monitored, which makes some people afraid to attend. More than 100 Christians were arrested in the last year. Interrogation methods in prison can be very harsh and even include sexually abusive. THE #9 PLACE WHERE CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IS WORST

3. PRAY FOR THE PERSECUTED Pray for comfort and strength for the dozens of imprisoned Christians and their families. Pray that many more will come to the Lord through Christian programmes on satellite television and other channels. PRAY FOR THEIR PERSECUTORS Iran’s leaders may try to prevent greater ‘Western influence’ within the nation by enforcing even stricter controls on religious activity. Pray that this will not be the case.