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Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family.

Relief, gratitude as Christian pastor freed from Iranian prison

Jan 18, 2016

Religious freedom advocates voiced gratitude and joy at the release of Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen who had... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family.

Despite Iran deal proposal, American pastor remains imprisoned

Aug 18, 2015

Amid Congressional debate over President Barack Obama’s proposed Iran nuclear deal, family and friends of an imprisoned American are pleading... Read more

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

Her husband has been jailed and tortured in Iran - but her faith hasn't wavered

Jun 4, 2015

The wife of a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress to work for his release, while... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family.

Law group: Iran nuclear deal should include Christian pastor's freedom

Nov 28, 2014

By Matt Hadro

Advocates pushing for the U.S. State Department to demand the release of Christen pastor Saeed Abedini – a U.S. citizen... Read more

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

Saeed Abedini, who is imprisoned in Iran, with his family.

Christian pastor faces new threat from Sunnis in Iranian prison

Aug 14, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Saeed Abedini, a pastor who holds American citizenship and has been captive in Iran for nearly two years, faces new... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini.

Sec. John Kerry calls for release of pastor in Iran

Aug 2, 2014

Nearly two years after a U.S. citizen was imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith, calls for his release continue.  Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family.

Christian pastor forcibly returned to Iranian prison

May 25, 2014

After being treated for two months in a hospital for injuries suffered from beatings during his imprisonment, Saeed Abedini –... 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

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Iranian Christians face lashings for communion wine

Oct 28, 2013

Four Iranian Christians were sentenced last week to 80 lashes each for drinking communion wine during a communion service at... Read more