Christians in Iran are being “shot, arrested and killed for demanding basic freedoms” while the Islamic regime amplifies accusations that Israel persecutes Christians. The disparity highlights a brutal reality: as believers bleed in Iranian streets, Tehran works to redirect global outrage away from its own repression.
As reported by Israel365 News, Iranian state media has promoted claims by Tucker Carlson accusing Israel of abusing Christians, even as security forces crack down violently on Christian demonstrators inside Iran.
In Iran right now:
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) January 8, 2026
• No internet
• No phone calls
• No communication with the outside world
Yet the Islamic regime’s main state broadcaster is airing and promoting Tucker Carlson.
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Christians Targeted Across Iran
Since Dec. 28, 2025, Iran has faced its largest nationwide uprising in years, with demonstrations spanning all 31 provinces without interruption. Christians have joined protesters from every background and are being singled out as convenient targets.
Seven Iranian Christians of Armenian origin were killed by security forces in recent days, according to religious freedom monitors. Armenian media confirmed the death of Ejmin Masihi in Tehran, with additional reports of Christians wounded by police gunfire in Shiraz. At least 10 Christians were arrested in Fars province alone as security forces conducted raids on believers’ homes.
A pastor from an unregistered church described a relentless campaign of intimidation. “Security forces raided the homes of several believers, accusing us of providing ideological fuel for the street protests,” he said, adding that Christians remain confined to their homes while searches continue.
Converts from Islam face heightened danger. Farsi-speaking Christians are labeled enemies of the state and accused of crimes against national security. One aid worker said believers are being scapegoated because the regime is desperate to find a leader for this leaderless movement.
Responding With Faith Not Violence
Despite the violence, Christians have responded with compassion. Believers are distributing food and water to demonstrators and treating wounded protesters in their homes away from authorities.
Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive Ministries said Christians continue to risk their lives to help others. “Christians are on the streets and some of them in the past have been killed,” he said, recounting reports of wounded believers hiding in homes as prayer requests poured in from inside Iran.
Israel’s Record Tells a Different Story
The reality in Israel stands in stark contrast. Israel is home to roughly 187,000 Christians who worship freely serve in government and live without fear of persecution. The Christian population has grown steadily since the state’s founding in 1948 with churches operating openly and holy sites protected.
Propaganda With Deadly Consequences
Iran’s promotion of accusations against Israel serves a strategic purpose: deflecting attention from its own killing of Christians while isolating the one Middle Eastern nation where Christians are safe. The claims are not only false but dangerous providing cover for regimes actively murdering believers.
Iranian Christians are being hunted for their faith while demanding basic human rights. They are not asking for sympathy. They are asking for truth and for the world to recognize who protects Christians and who kills them.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
