Iran 7th worst for abuse of Christians

                     

Iran has been ranked the world's seventh worst nation for the persecution of Christians according to a new study.

Iran under the rule of the clerical regime is among countries where Christians are subject to harassment, discrimination and prosecution, the Open Doors Organization.

North Korea ranks first on the list, followed by Somalia, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Sudan, Iran, Pakistan, Eritrea and Nigeria.

Open Doors reports that expansion of extremists’ activities has brought with it the oppression of religious minorities and Christians. In 40 out of 50 countries that were studied, Islamist fanatics were active, the organisation said.

The Iranian regime’s treatment 700,000 Christians in that country has worsened since last year, and harassment continued over Christmas.