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<p>The UK welcomed President Rouhani’s comments in 2013 that all Iranians, including
religious minorities, should “feel justice.” Unfortunately, there has been little
noticeable change in the approach taken by Iran’s security and judicial authorities.</p><p><br>The
Iranian Constitution recognises only three religious faiths other than Islam: Judaism,
Christianity and Zoroastrianiam. Christians nevertheless continue to face discrimination;
Evangelical Christians, Iranian converts to Christianity and those involved in house
churches have been particularly affected. Other minority religious groups have faced
similar treatment, and the Baha’i faith – which is unrecognised in Iran - has been
particularly discriminated against.</p><p><br>The UK has repeatedly called on the
Iranian government to end all persecution of individuals on the basis of their faith.
We will continue to use our bilateral relationship to urge Iran to guarantee the human
rights of all Iranians.</p>
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