Iran: in prison for following Jesus

19 February 2026

Please pray for husband and wife Nayereh and Qasem from North Iran, who have both been charged with offences related to living out their Christian faith. Nayereh started serving two concurrent five-year sentences in December, while Qasem’s prison sentence is on hold while he has cancer treatment. Please pray for strength and encouragement for both Nayereh and Qasem, for healing for Qasem and for people of all faiths to be allowed to live out their faith peacefully in Iran. This prayer request comes from Middle East Concern.

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