News for Iran

Published on 2 May, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― American pastor moved to solitary, health failing in Evin prison

Published on 17 April, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― 7.8 earthquake hits Iran-Pakistan border

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Published on 11 March, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani rumors refuted

Published on 18 February, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― Congressmen are joining the call to get Saeed released

Published on 12 February, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― A pastor needs your signature to get out of an Iranian prison

Published on 30 January, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― Abedini case a 'mockery of justice'

Published on 29 January, 2013

Iran (MNN/Mohabat) ― Pastor is convicted of 'planting house churches' -- a national security issue

Published on 28 January, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― Armenian pastor released from Iran prison on $60,000 bail

Published on 24 January, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― Update: American pastor faced trial in Iran Monday

Published on 18 January, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― American pastor imprisoned in Iran; will face 'hanging judge' next week

Published on 8 January, 2013

Iran (ANS/CSW/MNN) ― Pastor Nadarkhani released after second imprisonment Christmas Day

Published on 3 January, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― What can you do to help the persecuted Church?

Published on 14 November, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― A new SAT- 7 show uses poetry to impact lives

Published on 4 October, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Freedom demanded for lawyer who represented Pastor Nadarkhani

Published on 17 September, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Relief efforts underway in Iran's quake zones

Published on 10 September, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian Pastor appears in court Saturday and receives good news

Published on 20 August, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani will be summoned to court again September 8

Published on 16 August, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Syrian missionaries say refugee horror growing

Published on 15 August, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― SAT-7 finds creative ways to aid during Iran's quake troubles

Published on 14 August, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Christians are gearing up to provide aid to earthquake victims in Iran

Published on 3 August, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― SAT-7 finds creative ways to mentor in Iran

Published on 30 July, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Two Iranian believers released from imprisonment and solitary confinement

Published on 24 July, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Imprisoned pastor lost consciousness after beatings, in serious condition

Published on 9 July, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian pastor may be facing new charges

Published on 21 June, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Resolution calling for Youcef Nadarkhani's release one step closer to Senate vote

Published on 18 June, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian believer released after year-long imprisonment for evangelizing

Published on 18 June, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Revolutionary Guards crack down on Christians

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Published on 15 May, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Iran demands list of church members in effort to contain growth

Published on 14 May, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Nadarkhani letter encourages hope, prayer, faith

Published on 7 May, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Voice of the Martyrs urges prayer for Iranian pastor jailed for more than 900 days

Published on 10 April, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― As nuclear talks in Iran begin, outreach continues via satellite television

Published on 6 April, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Norouz on SAT-7 PARS points Iranians to God for their New Year celebration

Published on 27 March, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Questions remain about Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani

Published on 19 March, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Letter denies Iran's execution order for Youcef Nadarkhani

Published on 16 March, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian believers boldly share faith, church explosion results

Published on 14 March, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― 78-year-old woman arrested for no apparent reason in Iran

Published on 29 February, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Condemned pastor's story may be testing the waters in Iran

Published on 23 February, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Execution order signed for Iranian pastor

Published on 14 February, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Persecution increasing for Christians in Iran, TV broadcast planned today

Published on 23 January, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Radio broadcasts give Christians courage in Iran

Published on 29 December, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iran blusters in a rough week; ministry readies a response

Published on 21 December, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Youcef Nadarkhani's sentence pushed back a year in hopes Christians will forget

Published on 7 December, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian couple finally to be safe in new home after arduous imprisonment

Published on 30 November, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian official calls Christians a threat

Published on 28 October, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― UN calls for penal code reform; release of Iranian pastor

Published on 21 October, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian pastor and wife flee safely away from persecution

Published on 13 October, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Retrial ordered for Iranian pastor accused of apostasy

Published on 12 October, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani spared, retrial ordered

Published on 10 October, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Verdict on Pastor Nadarkhani could come as soon as today

Published on 4 October, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Trumped-up charges now facing Pastor Nardarkhani

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Published on 29 September, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani on death row after refusing for the third time to reject Christ

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Published on 18 August, 2011

Iran/Syria (MNN) ― The message of peace counters one of violence born out of Iranian, Syrian friendship

Published on 6 July, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Update: conflicting information over Iranian pastor's death sentence

Published on 23 June, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― First 10,000 of 1 million Bibles headed to Iran regardless of risk

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Published on 6 June, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Congress considers ending support for persecuted Christians in Iran

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Published on 16 February, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Sammy Tippit says Iran is primed for revolution and revival

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Published on 17 January, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iran accuses Christians of a cultural invasion

Published on 8 December, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Ministry finds an open door in a refugee camp along the Iran/Iraq border

Published on 8 December, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― A pastor in Iran appeals his death sentence

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Published on 16 November, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's Supreme Leader openly names enemies of Islam, including the Church

Published on 13 October, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Ministry teams up with radio to send Bibles to Iran

Published on 13 October, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian pastor tried on 'thought crime' faces potential death penalty

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Published on 17 September, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian man has yet to be seen since July arrest

Published on 26 August, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Ministry Web site launches to attract tech-savvy Iranians

Published on 23 July, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Iran calls for fight against Western terrorism

Published on 22 July, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― A Bible a day brings revival to Iran

Published on 2 June, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Tehran begins crackdown in advance of bloody anniversary

Published on 25 May, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Open Doors says prayer was key in securing Iranian Christians freedom

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Published on 19 April, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Still no word from court hearing for Maryam and Marzieh

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Published on 7 April, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Church flourishes, regardless of intense persecution

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Published on 24 February, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Pastor's arrest takes persecution further

Published on 12 February, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's revolution celebration brings with it rejection of Islam

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Published on 7 January, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Despite tensions, SAT-7 PARS is encouraging Christians in Iran

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Published on 9 December, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― SAT-7 PARS shines hope amidst turmoil in Iran

Published on 3 December, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's upheaval creates more cracks in image

Published on 19 November, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Open Doors USA reports two Christian women have been released from prison in Iran

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Published on 13 November, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Global spotlight on Iran a benefit for imprisoned believers

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Published on 9 November, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Church services banned as believers pray for persecuted church

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Published on 13 October, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Satellite TV looks to expand selection to disillusioned youth

Published on 12 October, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian Christians uplifted by persecuted believers' perserverance

Published on 23 September, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Crackdown continues in Iran; seven Christians released on bail

Published on 22 September, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Prayer for two Iranian Christians is a matter of life or death

Published on 14 September, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― A light amid disillusionment, SAT-7 broadcasts encouragement to Iran

Published on 10 September, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― A wave of government harassment in Iran causes believers concern

Published on 4 September, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― First female cabinet minister in Iran prompts queries of religious freedom

Published on 14 August, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Two women stand firm in their faith, await trial verdict

Published on 3 August, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Deception in Iranian government leaves people disillusioned with country and religion

Published on 14 July, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― A Christian message counters continued disintegration in Iran.

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Published on 10 July, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian government shuts down anniversary protests, stifles ministry

Published on 3 July, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― This story is not available.

Published on 2 July, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Persecution expected to mount as government seeks scapegoats for protests

Published on 1 July, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Proposed apostasy amendment reportedly shot down after international outcry

Published on 30 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Revival spreads; Christians expect crackdown when election furor subsides

Published on 25 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Protestors clash with riot police; country ripe for spiritual change

Published on 24 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iran still in upheaval; government responding sternly

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Published on 23 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― SAT-7 PARS says anti-western sentiment could be bad for Christians

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Published on 18 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Christians add their voices to Twitter Revolution in Iran

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Published on 16 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― An evangelist says unrest in Iran could signal more freedoms for Christians

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Published on 10 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Believers pray over Friday's crucial elections

Published on 8 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― More Christians arrested in Iran shows spike in persecution

Published on 2 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Two women held for 3 months without charges; their health is suffering

Published on 7 May, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Story pulled for security reasons.

Published on 13 April, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Two women imprisoned for apostasy; presidential election unlikely to change their fate

Published on 3 April, 2009

Middle East (MNN) ― E3 Partners work says more Muslims are turning to Christ in the Middle East

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Published on 23 March, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― New beginnings highlight ministry work through satellite television in Iran

Published on 4 March, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Church goes underground as government hunts believers

Published on 25 February, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's crackdown on other religious minorities causes alarm for ministry

Published on 11 February, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Released Christians' case remains open, believers face increased crackdown

Published on 3 February, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iran celebrates 30-year anniversary of 'freedom' -- believers note irony

Published on 28 January, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian campaign against believers intensifies

Published on 23 January, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iran unsure about Obama, continues its hostility toward Christians

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Published on 24 December, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Television ministry encouraged by state of the church in Iran

Published on 23 December, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Satellite television ministry in Iran marks 2 years of hope despite resistance to the Gospel

Published on 20 November, 2008

Middle East (MNN) ― 'Christian Music Show' portrays hope and understanding of Jesus

Published on 7 November, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian court claims two Christians renounced faith

Published on 3 October, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Iran faces pressure to drop the apostasy bill even as a ministry aims directly at believers

Published on 2 October, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Two Muslim-background Christians are now free

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Published on 29 September, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Disconcerting report out of Iran could target media ministries

Published on 29 September, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Words of Hope is asking Christians to pray for believers in Iran

Published on 25 September, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― WEA is asking Muslim scholars to help sideline Iran's apostasy law

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Published on 24 September, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― A Christian satellite television ministry speaks to Iran's disenfranchised youth

Published on 22 September, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Death penalty possible next step for Christians accused of apostasy

Published on 23 July, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― An Iranian Christian seeks asylum as threats against him increase

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Published on 16 July, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Human rights and religious rights record in Iran condemned

Published on 10 July, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Pressure mounts on Iran, increasing trouble for the church

Published on 19 June, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian authorities start wider crackdown; house church leader arrested

Published on 13 June, 2008

Middle East (MNN) ― This story has been pulled for security reasons.

Published on 23 May, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― With the Christian population increasing, Iranian authorities are taking action

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Published on 25 April, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's crackdown opens the door for the Gospel

Published on 17 March, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian power shift has believers on their knees

Published on 8 February, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Ministry raises concern over new draft law and impact on Iranian Christians

Published on 10 December, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian Christians growing, wanting more resources

Published on 29 October, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― SAT-7 is asking Christians to pray for Iran as new sanctions could create more difficulty

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Published on 17 October, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― SAT-7 Pars and Joni Eareckson Tada bring hope to crisis-ridden Iran

Published on 27 August, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― People respond to the hope of Christ via television messages

Published on 16 August, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― Eye-opening trip to Iran produces concern as well as hope

Published on 22 June, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― Iran begins crackdown on Christians

Published on 28 March, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― Iran isolates further as crisis grows; Christians bring hope.

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Published on 27 February, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian standoff worries many; Christians offer peace via satellite TV.

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Published on 23 February, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian Christians growing, wanting more resources, despite political instability

Published on 20 December, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Evangelist Sammy Tippit says persecution against Christians in Iran is on the increase, but so is the number of converts.

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Published on 14 December, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― SAT-7 seeks to support Christian community in Persian region via new television launch.

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Published on 7 December, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's church goes further underground, even as Iran wears a public face.

Published on 5 October, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― The state of Iran presents two faces in light of nuclear crisis.

Published on 13 September, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Political, economic and religious uncertainty push youth to the brink, SAT-7 says time is now to expand ministry to Iran.

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Published on 24 August, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Uncertainty with Iran's government has many young people hopeless and looking for truth -- they're finding it on Christian TV.

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Published on 19 June, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Evangelist Sammy Tippit says God's people are praying for the Iranian people, and He's working.

Published on 8 June, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Pressure forces a Christian to leave Iran, now the Bridge International is helping him spread the Gospel to Central Asia and beyond.

Published on 24 May, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― A prayer campaign for Iran gathers steam.

Published on 12 May, 2006

Middle East (MNN) ― SAT-7 celebrates 10th anniversary as unrest in the Middle East continues.

Published on 14 April, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Disillusionment with a hardline government prompts response to a Christian satellite broadcast.

Published on 13 April, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Nuclear tensions mount in Iran; people turn to the Gospel for hope.

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Published on 22 March, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Technology brings freedom to believers in Iran.

Published on 13 February, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian Christians face hardline actions for their faith.

Published on 10 February, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― In a stand against the growth of Christianity, Iran's president outlaws new converts.

Published on 23 January, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Risk accompanies Iranian believers who seek training to become house church leaders.

Published on 4 January, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Despite the clampdown on Christian activity in Iran, an evangelist makes an impact.

Published on 12 December, 2005

Iran (MNN) ― Sammy Tippit asks Christians worldwide to pray for believers in Iran as the government tries to curtail underground church growth.

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Published on 2 December, 2005

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's hardline government causes concern for SAT-7.

Published on 28 September, 2005

Iran (MNN) ― SAT-7 says Iran is getting tough on satellite dishes, which are illegal in the country, preventing Iranians from watching Christian television.

Published on 14 June, 2005

Iran (MNN) ― Despite widespread violence, Iran's youth are coming to Christ.

Published on 25 February, 2005

Iran (MNN) ― As the death toll climbs in Iran, evangelist Sammy Tippit says young people are showing an interest in Christ.

Published on 24 February, 2005

Iran (MNN) ― Christian television is beaming into Iran as many mourn the loss of life in the earthquake.

Published on 14 September, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's government cracks down on the evangelical church.

Published on 16 August, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's underground church continues growth in spite of oppression from the government.

Published on 16 March, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― The pieces are coming together for tools and teaching among church leaders in Iran.

Published on 23 February, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― With Iran's elections going to Islamic hardliners, believers fear things will get worse for them. An American evangelist responds to discipleship and encouragement needs.

Published on 23 February, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― While many thought the Iran earthquake in December would open doors for the Gospel, the reality is it's still a difficult place for Christian work.

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Published on 18 February, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― A team of evangelists dares to share the hope of the Gospel in Iran. They also ready tools for church leaders to use in fellowship.

Published on 12 February, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Believers become the hands and feet of Christ as they take a non-traditional approach to relief in Bam, Iran.

Published on 6 February, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Christian television is helping ease the pain of disaster after the earthquake in Iran.

Published on 21 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Believers move to help rebuild health clinics in quake-torn Iran.

Published on 16 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Baptists reach out in Iran to meet physical and spiritual needs. Physical relief brings hope.

Published on 14 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Believers are trying to head off an outbreak of water-borne disease in the survivor camps of Bam, Iran.

Published on 12 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Christians helping earthquake victims in Iran hand the effort over to locals and area believers.

Published on 8 January, 2004

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Published on 6 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Words of Hope continues to broadcast into Iran as the earthquake rattled that Muslim nation. The radio broadcast hopes they become of the voice of hope to many suffering there.

Published on 5 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Believers move to meet needs as rattled Iranians pick up the pieces of their lives.

Published on 2 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― U.S. lifts sanctions on aid to Iran to speed quake assistance.

Published on 2 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― A team of Southern Baptist men are heading to Iran to help with relief efforts

Published on 31 December, 2003

Iran (MNN) ― World Vision is readying to mount a major relief response following a massive earthquake in south-eastern Iran.

Published on 31 December, 2003

Iran (MNN) ― As reports indicate the number of dead mounting in Iran, Christian groups remain committed to help. Food for the Hungry has a man on the ground and relief supplies are on the way.

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Published on 30 December, 2003

Iran (MNN) ― 70-percent of the population is dead, missing, injured or displace in Bam, Iran after an earthquake there. Christian Reformed World Relief Committee is getting involved with providing aid.

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Published on 10 December, 2003

Iran (MNN) ― Leading the Way with Doctor Michael Youssef is now beaming into Iran once a week. Funding is needed for more released.

Published on 24 September, 2003

Iran (MNN) ― The struggle for growth in Iran pushes believers toward growth. A Christian radio ministry beaming into Persia provides tools for encouragement and teaching.

Published on 21 August, 2003

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Published on 13 June, 2001

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