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Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 5:23 PM May. 21, 2013
Pastor Saeed From Iranian Prison: Thanks for “Praying and Fighting for my Freedom”
American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s family in Terhan was able to visit him again earlier this week. Pastor Saeed was able to get a new letter out this week to his wife Naghmeh. He sent her this letter to be shared with supporters who gathered recently, on the Christian day of Pentecost, to pray for him. He shared that despite what he has to endure on a daily basis – the beatings and internal bleeding – he has hope. The 33-year-old U.S. citizen wrote, “I will also be fre... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Matthew Clark | 3:17 PM May. 16, 2013
Pastor Saeed’s Senator Urges The State Department to “Make Every Effort” to Secure His Freedom
Recently, Senator James Risch (ID) urged Under-Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to “make every effort you possibly can to secure” the freedom of American Pastor Saeed Abedini, his constituent. The exchange above occurred in a hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee earlier this week. The State Department again pledged its ongoing efforts to secure his freedom. Under-Secretary Sherman’s words are an important reminder of the impact we can all have in securing Pa... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 5:00 PM May. 13, 2013
Public Outcry Over Saeed’s Case Making a Difference
American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s family was able to see him today during a prison authorized visitation, once again confirming that Pastor Saeed – a U.S. citizen – was indeed released from solitary confinement and returned to the general political prison population. Despite his suffering, Pastor Saeed’s faith continues to keep him alive. Other prisoners reportedly told Saeed’s family that when Pastor Saeed was released from solitary confinement, “he was glo... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 10:34 AM May. 9, 2013
American Pastor Saeed Released from Solitary Confinement, Returned to General Prison Population
After more than a week, including his 33rd birthday, spent in the “small dark hole” of solitary confinement, American Pastor Saeed Abedini has once again been returned to the main prison population in Ward 350 of Evin Prison. Our sources in Iran have confirmed that Iranian authorities returned Pastor Saeed to his cell in Ward 350 yesterday. This is a critical development and does raise hope after a very discouraging week. It was believed that Pastor Saeed may have faced 20 days or ... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 8:15 AM May. 7, 2013
Pastor Saeed’s Birthday in Chains for Christ
It’s the worst birthday imaginable. Not only is American Pastor Saeed Abedini imprisoned in one of Iran’s harshest prisons for his religious beliefs, he is spending his 33rd birthday in solitary confinement. Today, May 7th is Pastor Saeed’s birthday, and he is “celebrating” what should be a festive occasion, not with his wife and kids, but in the dark confines of what his wife Naghmeh describes as “a small dark whole.” For 223 days, Pastor Saeed &ndas... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 2:46 PM May. 1, 2013
Pastor Saeed’s Wife “Disappointed” with Lack of Support from U.S. Government as Saeed Thrown in Solitary Confinement
American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s wife, Naghmeh, is speaking out about being severely disappointed in the U.S. government’s lack of reaction to Iran’s escalation of its human rights abuses against her husband, a U.S. citizen. Iranian authorities have recently thrown Pastor Saeed into solitary confinement. It is the second time he has been held in solitary confinement in Evin Prison, the first occurring immediately following his arrest. Based on his first time in solitary confi... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 9:10 AM Apr. 29, 2013
American Pastor Saeed Abedini Thrown into Solitary Confinement in Iran; Health Deteriorating
Already badly weakened by months of beatings and torture that have resulted in internal bleeding, American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen, is facing perhaps his most grave situation since his imprisonment last fall. Family members in Iran confirm that Pastor Saeed, along with nine other prisoners, have been placed in solitary confinement with new reports indicating that in addition to the severe internal bleeding he is experiencing, which has gone untreated, he is a now facing issues with ... Continue Reading
