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

[189] prayers in [12] 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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  • Dear Lord, we loft up our fellow Christians in Iran. We do not know the pressure or fear of persecution that they endure, but we know that You do. Please be with them as they witness to Muslims and other in Iran. Help them to seek You first so that they will find people with open hearts and minds for Your Word. Help many accept Jesus as their Lord!
    Donna H - USA
  • Lord, I pray that as on the day of Pentecost all those who heard your word would come to you. I pray you protect them as they seek you. I pray you put every good gospel resource in their hands and that you connect them with prayer warriors in their land and abroad. I pray for their continues growth to you and in you! I pray they be empowered.
    Prudence B - USA
  • Father, thank you for how you are working in Iran. Please guide and protect your people. May they trust Jesus and be led by the Spirit. Draw others to Jesus for salvation. Give them discernment to know with who and when to share the gospel. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father Jehovah Palet, our Deliverer, as brothers and sisters in Christ we adore You for faithfulness of Iranian Christians. We ask for deliverance, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Our Lord, as you have always provided for those who call out to you, shield the bearers of your Holy Scriptures as they spread the word in your name. Bless those who receive these Bibles with discernment and understanding. Bring all the Christians in close support of each other and have them feel your presence. Amen
    Paul M - 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! Empower them to safely share their faith with more people. Soften the hearts of authorities towards them. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - 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! Protect them in expanded opportunities for services. Soften the hearts of authorities toward You & them. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, thank you for the bold witness of your servants. Protect them & give them wisdom on who to approach. Guide them to the hearts you have prepared for the Good News. Tear down the work of satan in Iran. Send the Holy Spirit to purge & cleanse it from sin. Convict them of their need of a Savior. May Jesus be lifted up & glorified in Iran forever.
    Shelly D - 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! Protect them in spreading their faith to more of those around them. Soften the hearts of authorities to You & them. In Jesus' Name. A
    Lisa D - 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! Help them safely reach more people for Christ. Soften the hearts of their government towards Jesus & them. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord, for those in Iran who are fellow believers, we ask for courage, wisdom, and protection as they follow you and determine how to share you with others. Thank you for their bold witness. Bless them mightily in Jesus name and turn many hearts in Iran toward the Way the Truth and the Life!
    Jackie V - USA
  • Lord Jesus, blanket the entire nation of Iran with your Holy Presence, giving dreams of Yourself to tens of millions of Iranians unto salvation. Send forth the gospel via satellite and digital media by the Mighty Rushing Wind of Holy Spirit that result in exponential salvations.Send Jesus Revolution throughout Iran and set millions of captives freeAmen
    Danae V - 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! Guard them with more opportunities to share their faith, especially in their families. Soften the hearts of authorities towards them.
    Lisa D - USA
  • In the gracious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Elyon, God most high, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that believers in Iran wholeheartedly love and serve you. We ask for grace, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - 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! Give them safe opportunities to share their faith. Soften the hearts of authorities towards You & them. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, I believe people are hungry for the Truth of your gospel. They need to know Jesus now more than ever. Thank you for these bold witnesses for Christ. I pray that nothing will stop the gospel as it spreads across Iran like wildfire drawing people who seek to know You. Please draw them to yourself in a great harvest for your kingdom. Amen.
    Julia F - 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 reports of them being the fastest-growing Church on Earth! Protect them & their witness & ongoing growth. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, I pray these Christians who boldly shared their faith with the Muslims in a bunker. I pray for those who committed their lives to Christ. May they grow and become strong in their faith. Protect the Christians as they faithfully serve You despite threat of death.
    Betty D - 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! Let them be given more safe opportunities to share their faith. Bring more Muslims around them to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - 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! Honor their desire to safely share their faith with more people. Soften the hearts of government leaders to them. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord, thank you for the courage you give your people to witness for Christ in risky places. May these new Christians be also empowered by the Spirit to share the gospel to even more Muslims. Please protect these brothers and sisters in every way you deem good. Grant them more opportunities to share the gospel in usual places. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Lord Jesus, thank you for the Christian witness in Iran. Send your holy angels to battle the forces of evil that surround them so that these Christians have a clear path to spread the gospel of salvation to those around them. May the government of Iran relax the restrictions on the distribution of Bibles in the country. In Jesus, name I pray, Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Father, I thank You and praise You for the Christians in Iran. I pray for gardian angels to be around them at all times. I praise You for their boldness to witness even in the face of death. Let other Muslims see Your love in the Christians and want it for themselves. Continue to make safe ways to smuggle more Bibles into Iran. In Jesus Name, Amen
    Brenda C - 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! Guard them with more opportunities to share their faith. Soften authorities' hearts toward them & Yourself. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, Your word does not return void and Your children distributing Your word know it has the words of life. May they continue to advance the Gospel of Christ and may they have wisdom in when and how to accomplish this opportunity. May You provide protection while they are in the midst of sharing the words of hope to those who live without. Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that these believers will have courage and endurance to stand firmly for You in the midst of increased suffering and danger. May they continue to have open doors to proclaim You and have the wisdom and boldness to take them. I pray that many more Muslims would be led to You during this uncertainty.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Wow! Father in Heaven. I am amazed as I pray for these brothers and sister who have risk it all to boldly shared their faith with Muslims and have been reward to salvation for others. Please allow them to continue using opportunities to serve you in spreading the gospel. Only you know how you can use your serve and all things are possible thru you.
    Isabel S - USA
  • Amen to all prayers here. Lord hear our prayers for our Christian brothers and sisters in Iran.
    Christine M - USA
  • Father, I praise you for the strength and peace the Holy Spirit gives to those who surrender to him. Open doors of opportunities, contiue to give wisdom and boldness to your children, speak to the hearts of those who hear. Lord, move in this situation and raise up those who will share the good news. May there be "Isaiahs" here I am, send me. IJN
    Polly C - 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! Give them more safe opportunities to spread the Gospel. Open the hearts of more authorities to Jesus. In His Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
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