Aug. 26, 2016 | Iran
Pray for Eldar, Yusif and Bahram, Arrested at an Engagement Party
Three Azerbaijani Christians and one Iranian Christian have been held without charge in Iran since their June 24 arrest at an engagement party. Iranian security agents arrested 10 people at the party, releasing all but Eldar Gubanov, Yusif Farhadov, Bahram Nasibov and an unnamed Iranian Christian. Eldar, Yusif and Bahram have been allowed to contact their families but have not been allowed to see them. All of the men are married and have children. Iranian authorities have denied them legal assistance and consular visits from their embassy. Please pray for these Christians and their families.
UPDATE…
BREAKING NEWS | Three Azeri Pastors Released from Iranian Prison
According to the religious freedom organization Middle East Concern, three Azeri pastors arrested in Iran back in June have been released on bail and returned home. The news broke yesterday after the pastors arrived home in Baku, the capitol of Azerbaijan, located along the Black Sea. Photo Credit: MEC Learn more: http://ow.ly/3JuN305WpBp
