Syria: Christians mourn after suicide attack
On Sunday evening, June 22, a suicide bomber struck the church of Mar Elias in Dweila, Damascus, killing many in attendance. During the holy mass in this Greek Orthodox church, an armed man entered, started shooting, then detonated an explosive device killing himself...
Iran: Heavy prison sentences force two Christian converts into exile
Two believers have gone into voluntary exile to escape harsh penalties in the aftermath of a raid by intelligence officers. Mehdi Rahimi (49) and Kia Nourinia (55) were tried in absentia in April and convicted under Article 500 of the Penal Code of “propaganda...
Iran: Conditional release of Christian convert
Laleh Saati (46) was released from Evin Prison on 31 May after more than 15 months of a two-year prison sentence for “acting against national security by connecting with ‘Zionist’ Christian organisations.” She was also given a two-year travel ban. It is reported that...
Saudi Arabia: Believer in limbo
Prayers are requested for 'Sam,' a believer from a Muslim background from another Arab country, who is detained in Saudi Arabia, after being refused permission for many months to leave the country. 'Sam' moved to Saudi Arabia as a baby and was raised there. About 10...
Iran: Christian convert detained in Evin Prison
Friends of Aida Najaflou request prayer as she remains detained in Evin Prison, Tehran, since her arrest nearly four months ago. Aida was arrested in Tehran in early 2025 and taken to Ward 209 of Evin Prison, which is operated by Iranian Intelligence. Later she was...
Middle East: New Believer facing threats and interrogations
Prayer is requested for N., a new Christian from a Muslim background facing threats and interrogation by the secret police. She and her family are refugees in an Arab country. They have been selected for resettlement to a western country. Recently she began to receive...
North Cyprus: Update on case against Ryan Keating
On 13 May the district judge in Iskele acknowledged the closure of the case against Ryan Keating and ordered the cancellation of his bond arrangement. Ryan had been charged with illegally importing Christian books and producing wine without a license following a joint...
Iran: Christian converts summoned to serve prison sentences
Narges Nasri, Abbas Soori and Mehran Shamloui were informed on 7 May that their appeal was rejected and they had five days to turn themselves in to Evin Prison to start serving their combined prison sentences of more than 40 years. In November 2024, security forces...
North Cyprus: Update on Ryan Keating’s case
On 15 April - to be able to resolve the case even though he felt he had not intentionally done anything wrong - Ryan Keating pleaded guilty in the Famagusta court to charges of illegal storage of Bibles and providing unauthorised training on barista skills and wine...
Mauritania: Christians still concerned for their safety
Christians in Sélibaby have grave concerns for their safety and lives as the incitement of hate against them by prominent religious and community leaders continues. Following a demonstration against the existence of Christians in the area, a mob desecrated the grave...
Mauritania: Demonstration against Christians planned
Muslim Imams in a southern city are using social media platforms to call for a public demonstration against Christians. They are objecting to the existence of Christians calling them “infidels” and “apostates.” The demonstration has been approved by the authorities...
Israel: Messianic ministry faces new court hearing
City of Life Ministries (CLM) in Sderot – a town adjacent to Gaza – requests prayer for a court hearing on 2 February. They have an ongoing legal battle over using their rented premises for humanitarian aid and meetings of the Messianic congregation. Sderot, known as...