Before we begin, let’s look at the numbers:

Iran ranks 10th on the Open Doors International list in 2026 among the countries that most persecute Christians worldwide. This position shows that religious persecution in the country is considered severe.

According to Open Doors, Iran’s population is approximately 90.4 million people, of which only 800,000 are Christians — representing about 0.9% of the nation.

Based on official estimates, the US State Department reported in 2021 that Iran allocates around $100 million per year to Hamas and other extremist groups. The Persian nation is........

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