Persecuted Church

As the humanitarian crisis and instability in Iran continue, Dutch-Iranian cyclist Arotin Babakhani has begun a 5,547km journey toward the Iranian border to raise awareness and support for persecuted Christians. Driven by a vision God gave him at 19, the nine-week ride aims to amplify the stories of suffering, faith and hope emerging from Iran’s underground church.

As Iran faces growing instability and humanitarian crisis, Arotin Babakhani is cycling 5,547 km to the Iranian border to support persecuted Christians. His journey is drawing attention to urgent need—and inviting a response.

As Iran dominates global headlines with protests, violent crackdowns and escalating conflict, the reality inside the country is far more complex. In this Voice podcast with Release International, Lazarus Yeghnazar shares a rare, personal perspective on a nation under pressure and an underground church experiencing unprecedented spiritual growth.

In the midst of brutal crackdowns, fear, and isolation during nationwide protests and ongoing persecution of Christians in Iran, remarkable stories of faith and salvation continue emerging.

Discover how Transform Iran’s intensive leadership retreat empowers underground church believers with spiritual growth, courage, unity, and vision to disciple others and advance the gospel in Iran’s most challenging environments.

Iran’s execution rate is soaring in one of the deadliest crackdowns in decades. Mass arrests, political trials, and threats to free speech, women’s freedom, and religious freedom in Iran are intensifying after Mahsa Amini’s death.

Shirin longed for a personal encounter with Jesus. One night, in a hidden gathering of believers, everything changed.

Curious about what life is really like for underground believers in Iran? This article offers a glimpse into their hidden world.

Iranian Christians fleeing persecution often find themselves in another impossible situation: no country to call home. Learn about some of the challenges facing asylum seekers and how you can help.

Discover how Iran’s underground and missional church is thriving against all odds, fueled by miraculous encounters with Jesus, a desperate hunger for truth, and an unstoppable spirit of sacrifice. Light is piercing the darkness - and transforming a nation.