21 May 2014

Pray for Iranian Protestant Pastor

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Pastor Saeed Abedini beaten and returned to prison

International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Pastor Saeed Abedini, an Iranian-American, was severely beaten and forcibly transferred from the hospital where he'd been receiving treatment back to prison. The transfer came without warning and again raises concern for his safety as he is returned back to prison. 

The transfer came entirely without warning to family members inside Iran. They confirmed that Saeed was beaten at the hospital and then forcibly returned to prison. "The reason for the transfer is unclear and according to family members, one of the guards who was involved in the transfer mentioned the Iranian nuclear talks as a possible motive," said Jordan Sekulow, Executive Director of the American Center for Law and Justice.
The entire article may be read HERE.
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