Originally published in Worthy Christian News Iranian authorities have killed or imprisoned dozens of Christians amid a widening crackdown on the country’s underground church, according to Iran Alive Ministries, a Texas-based Christian ministry with a network inside Iran. Iran Alive founder Hormoz Shariat told Baptist Press that at least 33 […]
Tag: Iranian Christians
Iran Christians fear isolation as parliament moves to criminalise foreign contacts
Originally published in Worthy News Evangelical Christians in Tehran fear they will become further isolated after Iran’s parliament advanced legislation that would increase punishments for Iranians who interact with foreign media outlets, organisations, or individuals. “Soon we will not be able to have contact with the outside world,” a devout […]
Iranian believers feel ‘deeply disappointed,’ ‘stabbed in the back’ with US-Iran deal
Originally published in All Israel News Iranian believers have expressed feelings of “deep disappointment” and being “stabbed in the back” regarding the “peace deal” made last Friday by US President Donald Trump. “From what I’m hearing, many Iranians feel deeply disappointed and, frankly, a bit stabbed in the back,” Iranian […]
Iranian mother talks about losing daughter killed for freedom, finding peace because of Jesus
Originally published in CBN In January, Sameera and her 16-year-old daughter took to the streets to protest the Iranian regime. Later that evening, security forces opened fire, taking the young girl’s life. Recently, Sameera spoke with CBN News about that tragic night and why she believes the fight against the […]
Iran’s Spiritual Revolution
Iranian-born defender of persecuted Christians and author Marziyeh Amirizadeh, who immigrated to the US after being sentenced to death in Iran for converting to Christianity, shares her views on the spiritual state of Iran and what might be “when Iran is free” Originally published in Crosswalk Most people refer to […]
Iranian pastor’s harrowing cry: the underground Church pleads for help as massacre unfolds
Originally published in Charisma News As the death toll in Iran climbs into the thousands, the cries from the underground church are growing louder — and more desperate. Iranian pastor Ara Torosian, now based in the United States, says the situation in Iran has reached a breaking point as protesters […]
Iran arrests 53 Christians on espionage charges; rights groups call it persecution
Originally published in Worthy News Iran has detained dozens of Christians on charges of espionage and “anti-security activities” for Israel, drawing condemnation from rights groups who call the move part of a broader crackdown on the country’s tiny Christian minority. The Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) said in a […]
Speak, O Lord! Amid noise of sirens, missiles, listen for that still, small voice — Charles Gardner
Some weeks ago, well before the outbreak of Israel’s war with Iran, I found myself seeking the Lord’s direction on whether to attend a particular event. But He didn’t answer me, directing me instead to the passage of Scripture recording God’s call to the prophet Samuel. Something much bigger was […]
Iran hands pregnant Christian woman, two others harsh prison sentences
Originally published in Christian Daily International Iran’s Revolutionary Court sentenced a pregnant Christian woman to 16 years in prison on Saturday (March 8) and also handed harsh punishments to two other converts from Islam, a rights group reported. Revolutionary Court Judge Iman Afshari sentenced Narges Nasri, a 37-year-old Christian pregnant […]
Mosques close as million Muslims accept Jesus, says persecuted church ministry leader
Originally published in CBN Amid talk of a broader war in the Middle East, there is also news that a Jesus revolution may be underway. An unprecedented number of Muslims are choosing to follow Christ, especially in Iran as people search for a better life, says Todd Nettleton of The […]

