Saeed Abedini
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Relief, gratitude as Christian pastor freed from Iranian prison
Religious freedom advocates voiced gratitude and joy at the release of Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen who had... Read more
Despite Iran deal proposal, American pastor remains imprisoned
Amid Congressional debate over President Barack Obama’s proposed Iran nuclear deal, family and friends of an imprisoned American are pleading... Read more
Her husband has been jailed and tortured in Iran - but her faith hasn't wavered
The wife of a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress to work for his release, while... Read more
Law group: Iran nuclear deal should include Christian pastor's freedom
Advocates pushing for the U.S. State Department to demand the release of Christen pastor Saeed Abedini – a U.S. citizen... Read more
Hundreds gather as pastor's Iran imprisonment reaches two years
Hundreds of advocates gathered Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C., to pray for the release of American pastor Saeed Abedini, who... Read more
Christian pastor faces new threat from Sunnis in Iranian prison
Saeed Abedini, a pastor who holds American citizenship and has been captive in Iran for nearly two years, faces new... Read more
Sec. John Kerry calls for release of pastor in Iran
Nearly two years after a U.S. citizen was imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith, calls for his release continue. Read more
Christian pastor forcibly returned to Iranian prison
After being treated for two months in a hospital for injuries suffered from beatings during his imprisonment, Saeed Abedini –... Read more
Release imprisoned pastor, congressional hearing urges Iran
A congressional hearing about Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran, produced more calls for his speedy release... Read more
Wife of imprisoned pastor says faith helps her persevere
The wife of a Christian pastor imprisoned in Iran is relying on her faith as she speaks out to ask... Read more
Social media campaign calls for pastor's release from Iranian prison
More than 3,000 people used social media on Nov. 21 to call for the release of a pastor imprisoned in... Read more
Iranian Christians face lashings for communion wine
Four Iranian Christians were sentenced last week to 80 lashes each for drinking communion wine during a communion service at... Read more
