War Increases Risk, Also Opportunity

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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