U.S. Senators and Other World Leaders “Adopt” Pastor Saeed’s Cause for Freedom in Iran

U.S. Senators and other world leaders are speaking out this week on behalf of Pastor Saeed Abedini, a 33-year-old U.S. citizen imprisoned an abused in Iran for his religious beliefs. Senator James Risch (ID) – one of Pastor Saeed’s Senators – recorded a message to be sent directly into the heart of Iran through Voice of America highlighting the human rights abuses against the persecuted pastor. Senator Mark Kirk (IL) has joined with Canadian Member of Parliament Irwin Colter ... Continue Reading

Filed in: Iran | by Tiffany Barrans | 5:20 PM Jun. 13, 2013

Pastor Saeed’s Case Taken Directly to Iranian Officials with Peaceful Demonstrations Worldwide

Over the last several hours, citizens from dozens of nations have taken a stand in solidarity with Pastor Saeed Abedini – a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran – and other Iranians who have been imprisoned for their faith. In the United States, I joined concerned citizens as they gathered in front of the Iranian Interest Section, hosted by Pakistani embassy in Washington D.C., today at noon to demonstrate their support for Pastor Saeed. Ever since the United States cut off diplomatic re... Continue Reading

Filed in: Iran | by Anna Sekulow | 3:07 PM Jun. 20, 2012

Brazilian Congressman: Open Letter to Ahmadinejad on Nadarkhani

Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani and his son

This week, world leaders, along with thousands of participants from governments and the private sector, are gathering for the Rio+20 Conference in Brazil to discuss ways to reduce poverty and advance social equality. Among the more controversial leaders in attendance at Rio+20 is Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. This has provided the Christian community in Brazil the unique opportunity to send a clear message to Iran regarding the release of Pastor Youcef. On behalf of the entire Christian... Continue Reading

Filed in: Iran | by Anna Sekulow | 2:55 PM May. 16, 2012

Pastor Youcef the Movie: Fact or Fiction

Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani pictured in Iranian Jail

As international pressure increases, the Iranian regime is now taking new measures to delegitimize Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani. Iranian film director Nader Talebzadh is making a "documentary" about Pastor Youcef. One would hope that such a documentary would expose the truth about the persecution of Pastor Youcef. However, Mr. Talebzadh has said he will work directly with the Iranian judiciary in producing the film. In announcing that he is in the beginning stages of the documentary, Mr. ... Continue Reading