USA Bombing of Iran, Updates from Iran, Insider Analysis: CBN News

As events in Iran unfolded, our CEO Lana Silk provided expert analysis for multiple new agencies including CBN News. Watch her live reaction to US President Donald Trump’s address as well as reaction to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s statement that followed. The full segment with more than 745k views can be seen here.

Three days later, Lana shared further insights from inside Iran in a compelling interview with CBN’s George Thomas:

Unrest in Iran: A Nation at a Tipping Point

The past 11 days have been marked by chaos, fear—and surprisingly, hope. Many Iranians initially celebrated the strikes, viewing them as a potential end to a 46-year-long oppressive regime.
Growing Unrest and Public Sentiment in Iran

Is Iran Experiencing Its Own Perestroika?

Silk likens the current mood to a Perestroika-style awakening, with citizens sensing that real change may be possible. While the regime tightens surveillance and control, including arrests and executions, ordinary Iranians continue to express discontent. The regime’s ideological rigidity is clashing with the public’s growing demand for freedom.

Could the Islamic Regime in Iran Be Near Collapse?

Silk states plainly: the regime is on its last legs. The damage inflicted—from destroyed nuclear sites to key leadership being eliminated—has weakened it dramatically. However, she warns that it will not relinquish power peacefully due to its deeply rooted ideological and religious commitments.

Recent Israeli attacks have struck symbols of oppression, including Evin Prison, where political and religious prisoners are held. This, according to Silk, is increasing hope among Iranians that the regime’s grip may finally be weakening. But there is more to be done! Now is the time to act decisively and finish what has been started.

What Do Iranians Really Think About the Conflict?

Silk estimates that less than 20% of Iranians support the current government. A growing majority have abandoned Islam and desire political and spiritual freedom. Some oppose foreign intervention on nationalist grounds, but the overwhelming sentiment leans toward regime change.

The majority of Iranians are struggling under the brutal control of the current regime. They tried (and failed) to bring change in 2022. Now hope is rising that perhaps with help from the International community, freedom may be in sight.

The Ideological Roots of Iran’s Anti-Western Stance—and Iran’s Spiritual Awakening

Silk reflects on Ayatollah Khomeini’s brutal ideological statements, such as prioritizing Islamic expansion over national survival. She also shares chilling childhood memories of being forced to chant “Death to America” in school—an indoctrination tactic that has lost traction among today’s Iranian youth.

Despite the turmoil, Silk sees Iran as a nation in spiritual transition. The underground church is growing rapidly and becoming a beacon of hope and truth. Transform Iran is positioned to support this movement by sharing the gospel and serving communities in distress.

How to Pray Strategically for Iran Today

• Pray for the underground church to remain strong, courageous, but also for protection, comfort and peace at this time.
• Pray for Iranians living in fear, especially those open to the gospel.
• Intercede for Iran’s leaders, that they would encounter Jesus and repent.
• Pray for a free, restored Iran, fulfilling its biblical call to bless the nations.

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Originally published on: CBN News (live analysis) and CBN News (George Thomas interview)