A retired Iranian pastor has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison.
Rev. Vruir Avanessian, 61, who is of Armenian descent, was found guilty on 5 December of anti-government activities and promotion of ideas contrary to the sanctity of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The pastor, who is reported to be unwell, has 20 days to appeal.
Source: Mohabat News
