May. 21, 2026 | Iran

Christians Arrested, Interrogated

[59] prayers in [7] 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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  • Abba, Adonai be with my dear brothers and sisters there in Iran. Wrap a divine hedge of protection around them, keep them safe from all harm and danger. Nothing is impossible with You Abba, I pray may those imprisoned be immediately released. May Your name be Glorified this day and forever! In Yahusha's Name I pray. Amein
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that You would strengthen Your people in Iran. I pray especially for those in the prison, that they would have hope and courage to minister Your gospel to other prisoners. May the uncertainty of war bring those who reject You to their knees in repentance and faith, and may Your people have strength through You.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Gracious Father, Please preserve your dear saints imprisoned at Evin and soften the hearts of guards to treat Christian inmates more humanely. Fill your children with divine peace provide refuge and a high fortress for each believer. May your ministering spirits intervene to bring comfort and release before further bombs are dropped. Smen
    Barry P - USA
  • Oh Jesus be near to these precious Christians oh God be their help. Send your angels to minister to them. Please bring hope and peace Jesus intervene. Keep them strong.
    Nancy T - USA
  • Jehovah Father God You have promises for each one of the members in Christ. You are also a way maker. Is it in Your Will to comfort us if need to suffer? Is it in Your Will to spare our lives and give our enemies a Spirit of conviction? Is our purpose of being believers only to suffer? What is wrong with Humanity? How come Christian Persecution? Amen.
    Kimberly L - USA
  • My Lord Jesus Christ, I can only imagine the suffering of my brothers and sisters in Iran. I ask You to please be their constant friend and consolation. Please give them strength and may they never lose hope. I pray their steadfast witness and love will draw their persecutors to conversion and set them free. May all on earth know and serve You.
    Denise G - Canada
  • Father, I lift up all the Christian prisoners held in Evin Prison. Send your angels to minister to them;heal any injuries obtained from beatings. Strengthen and provide all that they need. I pray for their release ASAP.. In the meantime, please provide for all their families and comfort them and strengthen them. In Jesus name. Amen.
    Judy K - Canada
  • Almighty God, deliver your children from their captivity , intervening in powerful ways so that all would know that You are the only Living God who works miracles on his people's behalf. Strengthen these brothers and sisters with hope as they wait in hope for their release. Amen
    Ginny S - USA
  • Oh dear God this is terrible news, as usual Your people are being tortured for Christ and it's heartbreaking and so sorrowful and so painful even from afar please rescue Your people please deliver them out of their situation whether it be to bring them home to You or to set them free on earth.
    christine s - USA
  • Eternal Father, bless and protect the Iranian Christians, those that have been imprisoned for their faith. Put Your loving arms around them protect them from the bombing of Tehran. Deliver them from all their fears and let them know Your perfect love. Fill them with wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Lead them to glorify You in all they do. Amen
    Andre K - USA
  • Heavenly Father, lifting up these brothers and sisters held in terrible conditions, their families and health. Praying for a release of all that are imprisoned for the sake of the gospel. Communication to be reestablished for the sake of the families in Christ Jesus.
    john o - USA
  • Lord God, You are all-seeing. Let them feel the prayers of believers praying for them. Comfort them with Your peace and strength. May joy rise up to show God's love to fellow inmates and captors. May their prayers prepare hearts for the gospel to bear fruit. Provide and bring peace to their families. By faith bring justice and release to reunite them.
    Jim E - USA
  • Father I am praying that You will protect the imprisoned Christians and keep the safe from any and all circumstances. Give them signs, wonders and miracles in the prison for themselves and their fellow non-believing prisoners. Cause the doors to swing open to release them while all the prison guards fall asleep just like you did in the New Testament.
    William N - USA
  • Father, I thank you for the brave witness of these Iranian Christians. Send your holy angels to surround protect them from harm. Let their captors see these angels and come to believe that your Son Jesus is the Savior of the world. Let the Holy Spirit thrive in Evin Prison. Release the chains of torture and convert them into the freedom. Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Father, we come in the name of Jesus for your imprisoned children. Fill them abundantly with your Spirit so that they know you love them and are with them. Protect them. Heal their wounds. Give them their daily bread and help them be lights in the darkness. Deliver them quickly when their prison work is done. May your good will be done in Iran! Amen!
    Linda T - USA
  • Holy, Almighty Father God, I pray for the safety of Iranian believers and the precious church that has been growing there. Be with the more than 50 who are being held for long periods because of their Christian ministries, especially those in Evin prison. Grant soon release, trauma and other healing. Provide for their loved ones. Bring a just peace.
    Rose T - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, we know that You care about all of Your children and that You are with them. Please give those who have recently been imprisoned in Iran and all those who have been there for a long time to have strength and be able to encourage each other as they are tortured while serving their sentence. Please help the war & the persecution en
    Donna H - USA
  • Father God I pray that Your believers are alive, those who are in prison and those who are affected by the war. I pray that You are keeping them safe. But I also pray that despite it all families will heal. I pray that many will be received in Heaven, released from the suffering. I pray that there will be answers. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
    Mariah Ki'erra D - USA
  • Lord God, Your people in Iran are in danger from the bombs and missles used by Iran and the United States. As families leave their homes, I pray they find protection from war. Provide them a way to safety in peaceful places with help from groups of beleivers like Voice of the Martyrs. We ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. AMEN.
    Milton D - USA
  • In the powerful hands of Jesus, our heavenly Father El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that You listen as Iranian Christians cry out to you. We pray for release, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Help our brothers and sisters during this time of crisis.
    Debbie V - USA
  • I pray for all the Iranian prisoners and their families.
    Barbara T - USA
  • Father, we continue to intercede for our siblings in Iran. Pray that the country will continue to change for the better! We pray that the light of Christ will illuminate throughout the region, that even her leaders, the mullahs, will fall face down in worship of your revealed Christ your Son. Amen!
    Rick T - Malaysia
  • Dear Lord, I praise You for courageous believers in Iran. I pray their witness will be a bright Gospel light in a dark land. I pray for their protection in Jail. I pray they could win their captors to You. I pray for believers to have avenues to minister to these imprisoned believers. Make a way for their release and safety. In Jesus' name, amen!
    Barry D - USA
  • Dear God, I can't imagine enduring this once much less twice. Please pray for all my brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray for strength, blessings, encouragement and for their release. Please use this terrible situation and help Your people in such a miraculous way that others KNOW deliverance could only come from You. In Jesus Name, amen.
    Debbie M - USA
  • Father, may you do mighty things for your people, supernaturally visit, provide, give strength. May there be more blessing within prison than out. In a place notorious for harm, come Lord. Help your people shine so bright, crush satans attempts to kill, steal and destroy in this nation. Let those against you see the truth of who you are Jesus, come.
    kathy C - USA
  • Dear Lord, we beseech you to put a hedge of protection around all of the Christians who have been arrested. Allow information about their welfare to get to their friends and relatives who are desperate for knowledge. Keep them safe from the war that is all around them and give them opportunities because of it to share the Good News.
    In Jesus name, amen
    Debi H - USA
  • 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.
    Mary M - USA
  • Lord we lift up these dear ones. Plz give information to those who love and are concerned for them. May information come out as to their condition and where they are. Lord we are trusting them into Your care and ask that you use them mightily even in this extremely difficult place and situation. Thank you Lord amen
    Becky R - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for each of my brothers & sisters who have been detained, arrested, or imprisoned for their faith in Iran. I pray they would each feel Your presence with them continually. I pray for their continued faithfulness despite the hardships. I pray You would watch over their loved ones, and provide for their every need.
    Curtis M - USA
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