Iran Update – Arrest of Behnam Irani

Jan 26, 11 Iran Update – Arrest of Behnam Irani

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As we reported last week pastor Behnam Irani had been convicted of actions against the Order. Which means he organized house church meetings and other Christian activities. I have learned that around 2 AM Central Standard Time, 11AM in Iran, he was summoned for a meeting with the security service and subsequently arrested. As a...

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Sentencing of Pastor Behnam Irani of Karaj, Iran

On April 14, 2010, brother Behnam Irani, pastor of a small church in Karaj, Iran, was leading a church service when interrupted by the Iranian secret police. Brother Behnam was beaten in front of the believers, and then arrested. The believers present were detained for questioning but not arrested. Brother Behnam was released...

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False Accusations of FCNN Against PTM and Message Churches in Iran

Recently the Farsi Christian News Network wrote an article about the message churches in Iran, falsely charging them as a cult and calling them Jesus only. It was in regards to the imprisonment of several leaders in this network of house...

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Prison Conditions in Iran and Request For Help

The attached document will tell you the details of how prisoners are treated in Iranian prison. It is 9 pages, but I ask that you read the entire piece and find out how the treat people. No, it is not this extreme in every case, but please read and understand what the Christians who are in prison in Iran are dealing with. Keep in...

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Please Help Pastor Youcef and His Wife

Pastor Youcef Nadarkani of Rasht, Iran has now been in prison for a total of nine months. He was taken into custody on October 12, 2009. The charges were for apostasy, evangelism and being anti-government. He has endured interrogation faithfully for the Lord Jesus Christ during that time. He has been asked on multiple occasions to...

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