Christians in Iran take great risks to distribute Bibles.
Christians in Iran take great risks to distribute Bibles.
Aug. 28, 2025 | Iran

War Increases Risk, Also Opportunity

[9] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Iran.

Front-line workers have reported that the risk of advancing the gospel in Iran has increased since the Twelve-Day War in June of 2025 — but so has the opportunity to advance it. “In the past, if Christians were arrested for distributing Bibles or Christian literature, they were typically charged with unauthorized possession and distribution and ‘actions against national security,’” said one front-line worker. “Now, they fear being charged with espionage, which carries an automatic death penalty.” Despite this pressure, Christians say there are new opportunities to share their faith. “Some Christians reported taking shelter in a bunker outside Tehran with around 20 Muslims,” said the front-line worker. “The Christians boldly shared their faith with them, and several committed their lives to Christ.” Christians in Iran request prayer for protection and more opportunities to witness to Christ.

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  • Lord God, when our brothers and sisters in Iran get to the end of themselves, then YOUR miracles begin! We praise You for your people in Iran who are literally risking it all to share their faith! They are a true inspiration to us around the world. Holy Spirit, let them know we are praying and interceding for them. May they be protected from all harm.
    Roberta V - USA
  • Dear Lord my brothers and sisters in Iran want to share you but now there is more danger so please bless them with safety peace and protection from the new charges of espionage they want to give your love to their fellow countrymen they aren't spies Lord in Jesus name please bless them with supernatural protection as they witness in your holy name
    Carla G - USA
  • Thank you Father for what you are doing in Syria!

    We pray for protection and more opportunities to witness to Christ.
    Michael O - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Iran: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Enhance their ability to safely witness their faith & give their hearers readiness to receive. Bring authorities to repentance. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Father, thank you for the new opportunities for Iranian Believers to share the Gospel as they and their Muslim neighbors share the dangers of war.
    We pray protect Christians from being charged with espionage and the death penalty.
    And we do pray for an end to war and conflict.
    In Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Beloved Father: Praise be to You for our brethren in Iran who boldly use the opportunities You give to witness Jesus to Muslims. Protect them from the governing officials & secret police. Please, Father, spread Your Word & pour out Your Spirit upon millions of Iranians that they may turn to Jesus. Soften the hearts of the authorities. In Jesus' Name.
    Mario C - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    As stated; The Christians boldly shared their faith with them, and several committed their lives to Christ."¯ Christians in Iran request prayer for protection and increased opportunities to share their faith in Christ. We pray for their strength, safety, and witness as they serve You.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Lord, I pray for Christians in Iran to be protected from those who would give them the death penalty for worshiping Christ. Send your Holy Spirit upon them and protect them from harm. In your son's Holy name, Amen.
    Brenda A - USA
  • Our Father and Lord we thank you for giving us more opportunities to do your work, so therefore grant the people of Iran more opportunities to share your word and Hear your word to strengthen their faith in you as they move closer to you day by day in Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria
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