Iran War Increases Risk, but Also Opportunity

8/28/2025  (VOM)

Christians in Iran have reported that the risk of advancing the gospel in Iran has increased since the Twelve-Day War in June of 2025 — but so have the opportunities 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,” but now they might be charged with espionage, which carries an automatic death penalty. Despite this danger, Christians say there are new opportunities to share their faith. Some Christians reported taking shelter in a bunker outside Tehran with around 20 Muslims during the missile strike. They boldly shared their faith with the Muslims and several committed their lives to Christ. Satellite TV and the Internet are also effectively getting the Good News of Jesus into millions of Iranian homes.

Please pray…

• Pray for the Lord’s protection over Iranian Christians when they share the Gospel.

• Pray that they will have many opportunities to witness for Christ and have wisdom to know how to do so.

• Pray that those who put their faith in Jesus will find fellowship and discipleship.