The Real Reason Iran is Capturing Christians
Radical
teaching
August 18, 2026
What does the future hold for Christians in Iran? In this episode of Neighborhoods & Nations, Steven Morales explores the reality of persecution in Iran—and why Christians remain hopeful about the future of the church.
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https://radical.net/video/future-of-persecution-iran/
*CHAPTERS*
00:00 Iran’s Crackdown on Christianity
01:35 Why Iran Sees Christianity as a Threat
04:52 The Rise of Underground House Churches
05:46 How Iran Criminalizes Christian Activity
06:28 What Persecution Actually Looks Like
08:22 What Happens When an Iranian Christian Is Arrested?
10:56 Inside Iran’s Interrogation Rooms and Prisons
12:30 The Lasting Trauma of Persecution
14:58 What Can Get a Christian Imprisoned in Iran?
17:07 Why Christian Converts Threaten the Islamic Republic
18:15 What Is the Future of the Church in Iran?
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