Iran Arrests Christian Missionaries

According to AFP, Iran's state news agency announced on Tuesday that a number of Christian missionaries have been arrested in Tehran province. Provincial governor Morteza Tamaddon has promised to detain more, saying:

Just like the Taliban... who have inserted themselves into Islam like a parasite, they have crafted a movement with Britain's backing in the name of Christianity. But their conspiracy was unveiled quickly and the first blows were delivered to them.

Elam reports the number initially arrested in early morning raids the day after Christmas was 25, but that eleven of those have been released. The remaining 14 are still in prison. Unconfirmed reports indicate additional arrests.