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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.
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. 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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