Prisoners from Iran

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  Joseph Shahbazian

  Held 71 days in Iran

  Pastor Joseph Shahbazian, an Armenian-Iranian, was rearrested in his home on February 6, 2025, and taken to Iran's notorious Evin prison. No reason for the arrest was given. He remains behind bars without charges and has been denied access to a lawyer. more info

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  Naser Navard Gol-Tapeh

  Held 3,230 days in Iran

  Naser Navard Gol-Tapeh was arrested on June 24, 2016 when 30 intelligence agents raided an engagement party at a house in the Andisheh township of Karaj, near Tehran. Everyone present was detained, including three visiting Azeri Christians from Baku, Azerbaijan. more info