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Fox News - American Christian Fears Supporters Have Given Up on Freeing Him From Iranian Jail

February 6, 2013

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By Perry Chiaramonte, FoxNews.com

The American pastor sentenced to eight years in Iran’s Evin Prison after being persecuted for his faith questions whether enough is being done to help free him.

Saeed Abedini mentioned his doubt during a visit with relatives on Monday. It was a second time he was allowed to see members of his extended family since he was convicted. . . .

“It is no surprise that the Iranian prison guards are engaging in this kind of psychological abuse. We know that Pastor Saeed is undergoing physical beatings and torture. And we know there is growing concern about his health,” Jordan Sekulow, executive director for ACLJ, said to FoxNews.com. “Now, a troubling report that the guards are trying to take away his hope - by feeding him false information about his fate - trying to convince him that no one cares - that efforts to secure his freedom have ceased. This tactic is predictable but also very tragic.”. . .

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