Iranian Christian Prisoner Updates

Jailed Iranian Pastor, Behnam Irani, On Temporary Release

We are excited to announce that Brother Behnam Irani has been granted temporary release from prison. He was given 15 days out of jail with a $40,000 pledge, so that he would return. His mother was able to pledge her home and she will receive full rights to it back after he returns to prison. He Read more about Jailed Iranian Pastor, Behnam Irani, On Temporary Release[…]

Continued Prayer Requested For Pastor Behnam Irani

   Our sources confirm the continued good health and the success of the surgery that Brother Behnam Irani had in 2014. We are grateful that he is no longer experiencing the bleeding he did previously. Pastor Behenam’s attitude is positive and his faith is strong. He still has two years to serve in prison. His Read more about Continued Prayer Requested For Pastor Behnam Irani[…]

Brother Behnam Irani Offered Release

Present Truth Ministries-Behnam Irani, is a pastor of the Church of Iran network, in Karaj, Iran. He was arrested on several occasions in the last ten years because of his ministry. On May 31, 2011 he began serving his prison sentence for crimes against national security. In his 2008 appeal verdict the judge states, “Considering the explicit Read more about Brother Behnam Irani Offered Release[…]

Appeal Pending For Pastor Behnam Irani

Within a few days Pastor Behnam Irani will deliver a decision regarding his appeal. In September the Iranian Revolutionary Court handed down an additional six year prison sentence for Pastor Behnam Irani, of Karaj, Iran. This is for the same crime that he is currently serving a prison sentence of five years (six years in Read more about Appeal Pending For Pastor Behnam Irani[…]

Pray For Imprisoned Christian Minister Silas Rabbani

This is brother Silas Rabbani. He is a minister in Iran who is now serving a prison sentence because of his faith. He is married to sister Ester and has two young children. He is starting to serve a six year prison sentence for crimes against national security. He was convicted for his evangelistic ministry. Please Read more about Pray For Imprisoned Christian Minister Silas Rabbani[…]

Iran’s Regime Continues Targeted Persecution Against Christians

Threats to Pastor Behnam Irani Persist Our sources have informed us that Iran’s secret police (VEVAK) intends to make life even more difficult for Behnam Irani and his family. Some sources have informed us that the intention is to keep brother Behnam in prison the rest of his life. While they haven’t said what their Read more about Iran’s Regime Continues Targeted Persecution Against Christians[…]

Important News Regarding Pastor Behnam Irani

Pastor Behnam Irani is currently being held in Ghezal Hezar Prison in Karaj, Iran. He was convicted for crimes against national security for his pastoral ministry on two different occasions. The first time was in December 2006 when he was sentenced to a 5 year suspended sentence, which means if he ceased his ministry he Read more about Important News Regarding Pastor Behnam Irani[…]

New Charges Against Imprisoned Iranian Pastor

Pastor Behnam Irani, who is currently serving a six year prison sentence for crimes against national security, is now facing new charges for spreading corruption on the earth. This is an Islamic sharia charge that carries with it, if convicted, the death sentence. The reason for the charges against Pastor Behnam is that he continues Read more about New Charges Against Imprisoned Iranian Pastor[…]

Iranian Christians Receiving Increased Pressure

We are grateful for your interest,  your involvement and support of the prisoners we are advocating for in Iran. Please continue to forward these messages and take action to help these brothers. I will ask you again, film a video of yourself saying “Free Pastor Behnam” using your smartphone, your friends smartphone or your webcam. Read more about Iranian Christians Receiving Increased Pressure[…]

Details Emerge Regarding Pastor Behnam Irani

The following is an excerpt from  Christian Solidarity Worldwide. (CSW) has learned that Pastor Behnam Irani, the Church of Iran leader who was assaulted and transferred to a previously unknown location on 7 June, has been returned to Ghezal Hesar Prison. Pastor Irani was assaulted in prison by VEVAK officers during the early hours of 7 Read more about Details Emerge Regarding Pastor Behnam Irani[…]