Iran Arrests 53 Christians On Espionage Charges; Rights Groups Call It Persecution

by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International CorrespondentTEHRAN (Worthy News) – Iran has detained dozens of Christians on charges of espionage and “anti-security activities” for Israel, drawing condemnation from rights groups who call the move part of a broader crackdown on the country’s tiny Christian minority.The Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) said in a statement obtained by Worthy News on Monday that the arrests occurred during the recent “12-day war between Iran and