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Christian convert Esmaeil Narimanpour was detained at his home on Christmas Eve in 2023. When his family members attempted to inquire about his situation, they were subjected to interrogation by security forces for several hours. For more details on this incident, go to this page.
It has since been reported that Esmaeil was charged with "acting against national security by communicating with Christian 'Zionist' organizations." After more than four months in detention, during which time the believer had been primarily held in Ahvaz's Shiban Prison, Esmaeil was released on bail as of April 30th. No further details about the Christian man's case are available at the time of publishing this report.
Praise God that Esmaeil has been granted bail. Pray that all legal matters will be fully resolved and that the Lord will shield him from any further persecution by the Iranian authorities. In addition, please intercede for the citizens of Iran as they face upheaval following the recent accidental death of President Ebrahim Raisi. While this situation alone may not bring about needed change for our Iranian brothers and sisters in Christ, may those in power – including Ayatollah Khamenei – receive a divine revelation of the Lord's sacrificial love for humanity and thereby acknowledge the need for His compassion and righteousness to be extended to all people.
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