Saheb (Zaman) Fadaee is serving a 10-year prison sentences on charges of “acting against national security” and “promoting Zionist Christianity.” He is a member of the Church of Iran.
He was sentenced in July 2017 and began his sentence a year later in July 2018. Saheb was also sentenced to 80 lashes for drinking wine during Communion.
On June 22, 2020, Saheb (Zaman) Fadaee's prison sentence was reduced to six years. Further areas for appeal are also being explored