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Naghmeh Abedini and family at the 2 yr anniversary of Pastor Saeed Abedini's imprisonment in Iran.

Hundreds gather as pastor's Iran imprisonment reaches two years

Sep 30, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Hundreds of advocates gathered Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C., to pray for the release of American pastor Saeed Abedini, who... Read more

Naghmeh Abedini (center), wife of Pastor Seeed Abedini, testifies at a Dec. 12 hearing on Capitol Hill

Release imprisoned pastor, congressional hearing urges Iran

Dec 27, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A congressional hearing about Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran, produced more calls for his speedy release... Read more

Naghmeh Abedini, wife of Pastor Saeed Abedini testified in a joint hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on Dec. 12, 2013.

Wife of imprisoned pastor says faith helps her persevere

Dec 16, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

The wife of a Christian pastor imprisoned in Iran is relying on her faith as she speaks out to ask... Read more

Supporters of Pastor Saeed Abedini kneel to pray at a prayer vigil and rally in Washington, D.C.

Social media campaign calls for pastor's release from Iranian prison

Nov 22, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

More than 3,000 people used social media on Nov. 21 to call for the release of a pastor imprisoned in... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family.

Iranian prison transfer endangers pastor's life, supporters warn

Nov 10, 2013

Iranian authorities have reportedly transferred imprisoned U.S. citizen Saeed Abedini to a dangerous prison, prompting concern from human rights groups... Read more

Participants kneel at a Sept. 26 prayer vigil for Pastor Saeed Abedini, held in Washington, D.C.

Prayer vigils recognize American pastor imprisoned in Iran

Sep 30, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Human rights advocates gathered in front of the White House last week to pray and raise awareness for Christian pastor... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini.

Letters, prayer vigils to mark one year in jail for pastor in Iran

Sep 20, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Supporters of human rights and religious freedom around the globe are joining in prayer and a letter-writing campaign on the... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family.

Iran rejects appeal from imprisoned US pastor

Aug 28, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Calls for U.S. action continue after an Iranian court rejected an appeal from Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen... Read more

Protesters stand in front of an embassy in Washington DC to protest human rights violations in that country. Courtesy of the ACLJ.

Worldwide protests push for human, religious rights in Iran

Jun 14, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Grassroots activists gathered at the Iranian Embassies across the world on June 13 to protest human rights violations in Iran,... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family.

Imprisoned American pastor reportedly weak from torture

Apr 18, 2013

Human rights advocates are warning that the health of an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith is... Read more

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry

Secretary Kerry calls for freedom of imprisoned Iranian pastor

Mar 25, 2013

After repeatedly being petitioned by lawmakers and citizens, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has urged the release of Pastor... Read more

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