(UPDATED) Saeed states many of Naghmeh's claims are 'not true,' but praying for 'second victory' with restored marriage.

(UPDATED) Obama tells Iran to 'immediately release' Abedini, who writes son on 7th birthday.

(UPDATED) Bad news for prominent pastor imprisoned in Iran comes amid good news for Persian Christians at large.

Iranian churches baptize the most Muslim converts in centuries.

Rounding up how efforts to free American pastor from Iranian prison are getting more numerous—and more interesting.

Famed evangelist tries political logic; meanwhile, wife of imprisoned Iranian-American pastor meets Hassan Rouhani in NYC hotel.

Advocates of international religious freedom set their sights on 'breaching Internet firewalls.'

(UPDATED) Iranian pastor “silent” after release from jail, even as eight Iranian Christians sentenced for supposedly threatening the state.

Long before I knew the true God, he helped me release my hatred.

Important developments in the church and the world.

Imprisoned for distributing Bibles in Iran, Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh saw its verses of suffering and forgiveness come alive.

Reconciliation must be at the heart of peacemaking.

In 'godless' eastern Germany, Iranian refugees surprise pastors with their interest in Christianity.

State Department renews call for release of pastor sentenced to death.

Youcef Nadarkhani's beliefs raises strategic questions.

Courts avoid decision in apostasy case, may hear further appeal. (Updated)

Reports differ on Nadarkhani’s status and next steps.

Regime's antagonism is increasing Christianity's appeal.