A group of christian converts arrested in Dezful in Iran
Christianity in khuzestan
«A group of christian converts arrested in Dezful in Iran»
According to Mohabat News, The 39 _year old_ christian convert,»Mohammad Ali Torabi»,was arrested in his
workplace in the city of Dezful by security forces ,on October 10, 2017. He was taken to an unknown place.
According to reports received by Mohabat News, two other Christian converts were also arrested at the same time as Mr. Torabi in Dezful,but after interrogation,they released temporarily.
Mommad Ali was arrested by Intelligence security forces at 11 morning in his welding workplace ,then he was taken to his house and after searching every part of his house,they seized his Bible and a number of pamphlets ,then he transfered to an unknown location.
Later that day, authorities of Intelligence security office called Mr.Torabi ‘s family and informed them that he has been arrested temporarily and he will be released in a week. Mr.Torabi was at the service of Payam-e Aramesh (Message of Peace) church in Dezful.
Many house churches in Khozestan province have been operated activities. Many church leaders have been arrested over the years.
Also many of the church’s services in Farsi have been forbidden and church leaders arrested for their Christian activities.