May. 21, 2026 | Iran

Christians Arrested, Interrogated

[136] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Iranian Christians.

In February 2026, agents with the Iranian regime arrested a group of Christians. Those detained include some who had previously been arrested, served long sentences and even been tortured in prison for their faith in Christ. “They are still being held and interrogated,” said a front-line worker. Because of the internet blockage within Iran, local ministers are having trouble gaining information about their cases or updates on their condition. The newly arrested Christians join around 50 other Iranian Christians already serving long sentences for Christian activities. Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison, where more than a dozen Christian prisoners are believed to be held, has been reportedly struck by bombs, and front-line workers are concerned about the condition of the prisoners and their treatment. “Prayers are needed indeed,” said one front-line worker.

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  • Our Father, You see what we cannot see, Your power surpasses prison walls, and You know the needs of Your children in prison. May they feel and know the love You have for them, and that their brothers and sisters in Christ are raising them to Your throne for strength, and courage, and freedom. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • In the providing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we bless You for faithfulness of Iranian Christians. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on your faithful.
    Peter K - USA
  • Father God, I pray for my brothers and sisters in Christ who are in Iran and especially those in prison there. Please provide for them and cover them with your protection and blessing. I pray that they would feel your love and the prayers offered up for them. I pray that they would be encouraged. I ask for many miracles to take place for them. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Please Lord protect the Iranian christians. Please take this wicked regime down and allow people to worship the true God freely in iran. Please greatly encourage and strengthen them in their faith and abundantly provide for them and the mighty name of Jesus Amen
    AMANDA Y - USA
  • Merciful Father, these prisoners in Iran cry to you in their trouble. Please deliver them out of their distresses and lead them forth by the right way. Make them wiser than their enemies and may these workers of iniquity depart. Please grant them Supernatural health and wisdom as they glorify your name even in prison
    Julie C - USA
  • Holy 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. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing persecution. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Iran & the wider Middle East! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • God the Father, please protect and strengthen the Christians in Iran. May your full armor of God cover each and every Iranian Christian. Nothing is impossible to You, my God. We trust in your mighty Power over all your people and creation. May the Iranian people come to believe and trust in You. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.
    TM H - USA
  • Mighty Father God, bring in Your remnant in Iran. Protect our brothers & sisters in Christ in Iran. Give them courage & endurance through this hardship. Provide for their needs. Help them to proclaim Christ & Him crucified & risen to the people of peace. Give them great favor in the Courts. Please do the impossible against the enemy. In the Name
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Holy 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. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing persecution. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Iran & the wider Middle East & bringing peace! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Mighty Father God, protect & provide for our brothers & sisters in Christ in Iran. Bring peace & joy & wisdom to those who are in prison. Provide boldness & courage as they continue to proclaim Christ & Him crucified to all. Let no weapon formed against them prosper. Bring in Your remnant & send workers to Your harvest. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Ame
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Lird You are a shield to those who seek refuge in You. For those who survived the bombing let them experience Your glory and providence of whatever it is that they need. Fill their hearts with courage to share the gospel and encourage each other with Your word. Open the hearts of their captors to see their need for Jesus.
    Teresa S - USA
  • Holy 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. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing persecution. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Iran & the wider Middle East & bringing peace! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Father, surround these prisoners with your Heavenly Host. Assure them of your presence and your ability to provide them what to say to their interrogators. Make them strong in the face of torture. Lord, open up the internet so that ministers may learn the condition of the prisoners. Soften the hearts of their persecutors and turn them to God. Amen
    Paul M - USA
  • Holy 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. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing persecution. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Iran & the wider Middle East! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Jesus please help Christians in Iran help them forgive and protect and give them peace in there hearts and minds. Help them choose faith over fear in Jesus name thank you God.
    Craig M - USA

  • Holy 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. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing repression. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Iran & the wider Middle East! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord, guard and heal they servants in prison for thy name's sake. Let their loves ontinue to be a testimony.
    Margaret D - USA
  • In the brave name of Jesus. our heavenly Father, El-Elyon, Most High God, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we glorify You for bravery of Iranian Christians. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, thank You for these faithful saints paying a price for loving You. Open hearts to Your life & nature. Grant a deep sense of Your presence in the poor prison conditions. Draw people to Yourself.
    Craig R - USA
  • Holy Spirit rest upon your servants who are persecuted in Iran, & esp. in Evin prison. Give them hope & & courage & advocate for them. Protect them, & end the cruelty & torture they have endured. May they feel the prayers of their brothers & sisters around the world. Let them know that we love & pray for them. Jesus be glorified forever in Iran. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Avi Ad! I thank You that You are gauging over our brethren in Iran. You are the source of hope and You given our brethren peace and joy because they have put their trust in You. As they trust you more and more, they w overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Holy 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. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing repression. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Iran & the wider Middle East & bringing peace! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, may the glory of our LORD shine into Iran's darkness. We pray for this people and especially for our brethren among a fast growing underground church. Holy Spirit move among them so they know they are not alone. Thank you for frontline workers who risk their lives to minister in this dark time. Glory!
    Mary M - USA
  • Holy 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. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing repression. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Iran & the wider Middle East & bringing peace! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. These refuse to bow to the image of the regime before them. You are with them in the furnace, the fourth Man in the flames. Deliver as You did Shadrach Meshach & Abednego. We pray for closure, their families & Your protection over them. Peace & the fall of the regime. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Father, protect all the believers in prison and I pray for their release! I pray for gospel to be shared by them in the prisons while they are there. Protect the believers in Iran and invade Iran with the Holy Spirit to surrender hearts to you! Save many and disciple many in your power and love. In the Name of Jesus! Amen!
    Robert B - USA
  • Holy 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. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing repression & arrests. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Iran & the wider Middle East! In Jesus' Name. Am
    Lisa D - USA
  • Mighty Father God, protect & provide for our brothers & sisters in Christ in Iran. Bring peace & joy to those who are in prison. Provide boldness & courage as they continue to proclaim Christ & Him crucified to all. Let no weapon formed against them prosper. Bring in Your remnant & send workers to Your harvest. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Father, You are the protector of Your children and no one can do it better. May Your children who are imprisoned find hope and strength in You to face every day. May they call out to You and find You to be an ever present help in trouble. May Your goodness and mercy rain down on them in their time of need. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
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