HRANA – Hesamoddin (Yahya) Mohammad Joneydi, a Christian convert residing in Varamin, has been sentenced by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court in this city to eight years and one month in prison.

According to Mohabat News, this Christian convert was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Varamin Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Ashkan Ramesh, to seven years and six months in prison for “propaganda activities contrary to Islamic law due to ties with foreign countries,” and an additional seven months for “propaganda against the regime.”

According to the report, the charges against Mohammad Joneydi included participating in Christian training courses abroad (in Turkey), attending online and house churches, and promoting Christianity both online and in person.

Mohammad Joneydi, age 45, was arrested by security forces in October-November 2024 and transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison.

He was later released after posting bail set at 1.5 billion tomans.

Based on about 180 reports compiled by HRANA over the past decade, 11% of all victims of religious minority rights violations by Iran’s security-judicial apparatus were Christians—particularly Christian converts. In 2024 alone, Christians made up over 9% of those targeted.