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For 150 years, St. Peter Evangelical Church has maintained a visible and vibrant presence in the Iranian capital of Tehran. Mansour Khajehpour—a former elder at St. Peter—said the Presbyterian church ...
News Iran » Tehran » Religion: UN experts demand Iran reverse seizure of Tehran church, warn of crackdown on Persian Christian life
The ten-acre compound in central Tehran held homes, offices, and two schools in addition to the church itself.
News Iran » Tehran » Religion: What is the religious and political messaging behind Khamenei’s funeral?
The Islamic Republic is leaning into religious imagery to hone its political messages locally and across the region.
News Iran » Tehran » Religion: Supreme leader's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral
TEHRAN - The body of Iran's supreme leader, killed in US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Middle East war, arrived at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on Friday ahead of his funeral, state media reported.
News Iran » Tehran » Religion: Millions expected at delayed Khamenei funeral as Iran seeks to project strength
Four months after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran is preparing for a massive multi-day funeral. It’s a calculated move by the regime to project strength and unity ...
News Iran » Tehran » Religion: Iran mourns supreme leader for a second day as millions flood streets, some calling for revenge
Even larger crowds are expected Monday, when Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s casket will be taken on a procession through the streets of Tehran.