The Reverend Behnam Irani was imprisoned in Karaj central penitentiary in 2006 because he was conducting prayer services and ministering to his Christian parishioners. He was imprisoned several months for this before being released on bail. In February 22, 2007, Behnam was given a 5 years suspended sentence after being accused of “acting against […]
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Behnam Irani, Christian Prisoner in a Deteriorating Health Condition
Behnam Irani, a Christian convert citizen in prison is in a deteriorating health condition and prison’s authorities deny his medical care.
Days Before Release, Christian Pastor’s Prison Sentence Extended
On 18 October, 3 days prior to his scheduled release, Iranian judicial authorities extended the prison term for Pastor Behnam Irani by five years, invoking a suspended sentence from 2008. Irani is a member of an evangelical group called Church of Iran and the leader of a house-church in Karaj.