Increased Persecution of Christians In Iran

We are getting closer to the time frame that the court will issue pastor Youcef Nadarkhani’s written verdict, reportedly, sometime in mid-December. He remains in good health and strong faith. Even though the Iranian regime has attempted to distance themselves from pursuing an apostasy conviction by putting out lies through their government controlled media organization the facts remains clear. They are consistently persecuting Christian’s and in fact the mullah’s continue to speak of the threat active house churches play against their regime. They have taken sides with demonic forces in the spiritual battle for lost souls in Iran.

Behnam Irani and Petros Forouton remain in prison for crimes against national security. Charges that stem from being involved in Christian ministry. Recently, the court in Tehran handed down a verdict for Alireza Seyyedian. They sentenced him to six years in prison for crimes against national security for protestant Christian activity. Four other Christians have been told to report to prison within a few weeks. William and Nazly Belyad, Parviz Khalaj, and Behrouz Sadegh Khandjani all were convicted of crimes against the order for their activity as Christians. Parviz and William both have previous convictions for the same crime. William has five years and Parviz has one additional year to serve in prison.

This is a spiritual battle for lost souls. Satan knows his time is short and is doing all that he can to prevent the Gospel from going forth to tribes and nations that have not fully heard the message. Please enter into this spiritual battle with us.
I ask that you pray for each of these Christians as they and their families face extremely difficult choices and are all facing financial hardships. Use your experience with being an advocate for brother Youcef to be an advocate for each of these believers as well.