Iran’s evangelicals are branded “enemies of the state”. They need our prayers now more than ever

Donald Trump may have floated the idea of regime change in Iran, but would it be good for Iranian Christians? That depends on who takes over, says Ben Cohen. But right now, the nation’s beleaguered evangelicals need our prayers

It’s a time of deep anxiety and uncertainty for all of Iran’s citizens. However, as Israeli airstrikes continue and Donald Trump urges Tehran’s 15 million citizens to flee the city, there is one group who have good cause to feel doubly vulnerable right now.

The situation for Iran’s estimated 300,000 evangelical Christians was already dire before the current crisis. Now, as bombs fall and the regime feels increasingly beleaguered, they will be fearing that the already considerable persecution and repression they face could be further ratcheted up.