Iranian Christians are requesting prayer for Saeed Abedini, an American Iranian Christian, imprisoned in Iran since September 26th, 2012. Since Saeed was imprisoned, the government has repeatedly said that his eight-year sentence could be extended, and a family member visiting
Read moreAt sunset on Tuesday 14th July, as the Ramadan fast ended for the day, Iranians poured onto the streets of the capital Tehran, to celebrate the historic nuclear deal agreed with world powers in Vienna. Supporters of President Hassan Rouhani and his
Read moreIran’s harsh and unjustifiable courts have no limits when it comes to sentencing religious minorities like Christians. According to VOM’s website, since 2010, 400 Christians have been arbitrarily arrested by Iranian authorities. Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs says,
Read moreOn December 26, 2014 Pastor Victor, a former leader of the Tehran Pentecostal Assyrian Church, was arrested at his home along with guests gathered for a Christmas celebration. Security agents who conducted the raid on his home stated that they
Read moreIn the past two months alone, Iranian Revolutionary Courts have sentenced 18 people, who had converted from Islam to Christianity, to a combined total of over 23 years in prison for evangelism and forming house churches. According to Mohabat News,
Read moreWith the second anniversary of the arrest and imprisonment of American – Iranian Pastor Saeed Abedini, Christians around the world are calling on the Iranian Government to honour their promise and release him from prison. Pastor Saeed was convicted on
Read moreOver the Christmas period, the church in Iran was specifically targeted, with a number of Christians being arrested on Christmas day. The following day, the house of an Iranian Pastor was raided, resulting in the confiscation of Bibles, mobile phones
Read moreGod is at work in the midst of persecution, and Iran reminds of this truth.
Read moreIranian Christians see God at work as some of those arrested for their faith are released.
Read moreChristians in Iran rejoice that some of those kept in prison have been released, but others face ongoing problems.
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