• “House churches have been labeled as enemy groups.”

• Just days ago, “five Iranian Christians condemned to a combined more than 70 years in prison — for ordinary Christian activities, such as praying, performing baptisms, taking Communion and celebrating Christmas — have been upheld by an appeals court.”

• “The Bible and other Christian books are frequently treated as illegal contraband and evidence of a crime.”

These are just a few facts about the persecution of believers in Iran as recently reported by Gatestone Institute.

And, according to Open Doors:

“House churches are commonly raided, often followed by arrests, interrogations, pressure to inform on other Christians and long-term imprisonment. This is typically under charges of breaching ‘national security.’ The conditions in prison are dire ... Each year, thousands of converts flee Iran to escape persecution.”

You know being a Christian in Iran — and throughout the Middle East — often costs brothers and sisters their lives.

Stand with LRI today to reach out with compassion, encourage them in their faith, meet physical and spiritual needs through caring, local ministry partners, and ...

Remind them they are not alone in the body of Christ.

Christians in Iran need your prayers and support more than you know.

Thank you.

In His service,

Mat Staver

*Representative names and photos used for security purposes.