Pray and Stand with Iran’s Underground Church

I write to you today with deep urgency as history unfolds in Iran.

As nationwide protests for freedom intensify — with death toll reports climbing from the hundreds into the thousands — the Iranian regime has shut down the internet, cutting off an entire nation from the outside world. Violence is escalating. Families are grieving.

This is a critical moment for the global Church.

International Christian Concern (ICC) is actively and prayerfully preparing to support Iran’s underground believers as the situation deteriorates further or the regime collapses. These believers worship in secret, share the gospel at great personal risk, and faithfully follow Christ despite persecution.

With our trusted and carefully vetted partners on the ground and our regional team, we are preparing to respond quickly with:

• Emergency humanitarian aid
• Discipleship resources
• Bibles for new and growing believers

The Church in Iran is one of the fastest-growing in the world. If a window opens, believers will have an unprecedented opportunity to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of a nation crying out for both! ICC — with your partnership — will be there to equip the Iranian Christians to do just that.

But we must be ready before that door opens.

We ask that you, our faithful community of brothers and sisters, intercede earnestly for Iran.

Below are prayer points shared by ICC Board Member Dr. Nathan Rostampour, who has issued an urgent plea to the global Church.

Please pray for:

• An immediate end to the violence and the killing of innocent people.
• Truth to be exposed and for justice and accountability to prevail.
• Comfort for grieving families and healing for the wounded and traumatized.
• Restored communication and the end of information blackouts.
• The Church in Iran to be strengthened, unified, fearless, and filled with hope.

Iranian believers continue to pray, serve, and follow Jesus from within a tumultuous country. To go deeper into the biblical context for the story unfolding in Iran, go 在这里.

Dr. Rostampour reminds us that when the world cannot see, injustice multiplies — and when voices are silenced, lives are lost.

Speak Up for Those Who Cannot Speak for Themselves

Please discuss Iran with your family, friends, and churches. Share what’s happening on social media to raise awareness. And call on leaders and media outlets to report the truth. We cannot let our brothers and sisters suffer in silence (Proverbs 31:8).

May the Lord hear the cries of His people, establish His purposes in Iran, and shine His light into the darkness. Thank you for standing with the Body of Christ in Iran. And watch your inbox closely in the coming days for more information on how to help!

Shawn P. Wright

President, International Christian Concern

Help bolster ICC’s Emergency Relief Fund so we can respond quickly when the opportunity arises in Iran.

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