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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
Iranian prison transfer endangers pastor's life, supporters warn
Iranian authorities have reportedly transferred imprisoned U.S. citizen Saeed Abedini to a dangerous prison, prompting concern from human rights groups... Read more
Prayer vigils recognize American pastor imprisoned in Iran
Human rights advocates gathered in front of the White House last week to pray and raise awareness for Christian pastor... Read more
Letters, prayer vigils to mark one year in jail for pastor in Iran
Supporters of human rights and religious freedom around the globe are joining in prayer and a letter-writing campaign on the... Read more
Secretary Kerry asks Iran to release American pastor
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has renewed calls for the Iranian government to release American citizen Saeed Abedini, a... Read more
Iran rejects appeal from imprisoned US pastor
Calls for U.S. action continue after an Iranian court rejected an appeal from Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen... Read more
Worldwide protests push for human, religious rights in Iran
Grassroots activists gathered at the Iranian Embassies across the world on June 13 to protest human rights violations in Iran,... Read more
Iranian government arrests Christian pastor, closes church
The pastor of a Pentecostal church in Iran was arrested last week during a religious service, and the church has... Read more
Pastor's move to solitary confinement in Iran sparks worry
A U.S. citizen being held in an Iranian prison for his Christian activities has reportedly been moved to solitary confinement,... Read more
Imprisoned American pastor reportedly weak from torture
Human rights advocates are warning that the health of an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith is... Read more
At DC event, Christian converts recount captivity in Iran
Two Iranian converts to Christianity recently spoke of their experiences facing persecution and imprisonment in their country for their religious... Read more
Secretary Kerry calls for freedom of imprisoned Iranian pastor
After repeatedly being petitioned by lawmakers and citizens, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has urged the release of Pastor... Read more
Congress, UN petitioned for release of Iranian pastor
Efforts have intensified to free an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his work as a Christian pastor, with religious... Read more
Jailed Iranian pastor reports 'threatening' abuse
Christian Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen sentenced to eight years in an Iranian prison, has spoken out about his... Read more
