CBN News - Iran Pastor's Case Referred to Supreme Leader

By CBNNews.com

The attorney representing Youcef Nadarkhani, the Iranian pastor facing a death sentence for refusing to recant his faith, says his client's case is being referred to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.

Khamenei is the final authority in Iran.

According to Agency France Presse, the move suggests the verdict could be delayed.

Jordan Sekulow, director of policy and international operations for the American Center for Law & Justice, talked more about the significance of Ayatollah Khamenei's involvement. . . .

You can read the entire story and watch the video interview with Jordan here.