Despair Deepens Following Afghanistan Earthquake
Mission Network News reports that thousands of homes collapsed, burying entire villages – and the people in them – under rubble. The Taliban lacks heavy rescue equipment…
Taliban Denies Christian Presence in Afghanistan
Mission Network News reports that the Taliban denies any Christian presence in Afghanistan and yet, the underground church is growing despite these claims.
As Iranians Show Disgust with Their Rulers, Many Are Finding a New Way in Christ
CBN News spoke with our Program Response Manager about the violent protests and food shortage crises happening in Iran.
Afghans Seek The One True God as Their Country Falls Apart
As Afghanistan falls apart, Afghans want to know the one true God. Afghan callers keep the lines busy at Heart4Iran’s call center.
Executions Up 25-Percent Under Raisi Rule
Executions are up 25-percent in Iran, according to a new report from human rights groups in Europe.
Afghan Believer: Putin Looks a Lot Like the Taliban
Russia’s actions in Ukraine look like the Taliban’s takeover of his country eight months ago.
Five ways to help Afghan Christians
The Persian New Year begins Sunday, but there’s not much to celebrate in Afghanistan.
Heart4Iran Delivers hope to Iran’s Next Generation
Hope is on the horizon for vulnerable kids in Iran, reports Missions Network News. Mike Ansari adds “More than 51,000 children have lost one or more of their parents due to the COVID pandemic, and that’s leaving these children very vulnerable.”
MBBs Lead New Heart4Iran Initiative
Mission Network News reports that Muslim-background believers or MBBs, lead a new initiative reaching Muslim families for Christ. In partnership with Superbook, Heart4Iran is launching a new virtual Sunday School program designed for families.
Children in Crisis: Troubling New Trend Emerges in Iran
Officials claim up to 95-percent of at-risk children are Afghan refugees, reports Mission Network News. Jennifer Shamoon from Heart4Iran tells us that “Iranian officials reported about 4,600 children were living in poverty and collecting garbage on the streets of Tehran to sell,”
Iran Frees Nine Believers Pending Case Review
Mission Network News reports that Iran frees nine believers from a Muslim background who were serving five-year prison sentences for their involvement in house churches. The freedom is conditional for now; a review of the believers’ case is pending.
Afghans Turn to Heart4Iran for Help and Hope
Mission Network News informs us that according to recent reports, the Taliban killed or kidnapped over 100 former government officials in less than three months. Taliban leaders told Afghan forces that registering with the new regime would guarantee their safety. Instead, the Taliban used that list to hunt down former officials.
Iran’s Supreme Court Declares Christians Innocent Ahead of Nuclear Negotiations
Iran’s Supreme Court declares nine Christians “not guilty” of leading house churches. Heart4Iran’s Mike Ansari says it’s a move to curry international favor, not a sign of actual change.
Honor Killings, Abuse Increase in Iran
Mission Network News reports that honor killings and abuse have become increasingly common in Iran; approximately 70-percent of women experience rape or sexual trauma. Earlier this month, a man set his wife on fire after learning she was pregnant with their sixth daughter.
Afghan Christians are Hiding But Not Silent
Hunger and violence keep Afghanistan in the headlines. Nearly 23 million people face starvation, and winter is coming. Plus, targeted killings are common and chaos is routine. An Islamic State insurgency challenges Taliban rule, reports Mission Network News.
New Poll Reveals Support for Afghan Ally Resettlement
Mission Network News tells us that fear rises in Iran as officials tear down camps housing Afghan refugees. Afghan refugees in Iran recently discussed their concerns with France24, Mission Network News reports. According to local sources, Iranian authorities forced thousands of Afghan refugees to return to their homeland “after coming to an agreement with the Taliban.”
Help Afghan Christians in Iran before time runs out
Mission Network News tells us that fear rises in Iran as officials tear down camps housing Afghan refugees. Afghan refugees in Iran recently discussed their concerns with France24, Mission Network News reports. According to local sources, Iranian authorities forced thousands of Afghan refugees to return to their homeland “after coming to an agreement with the Taliban.”
Taliban “hit list” targets Afghan Christians
Afghan believers are fleeing to the mountains to find asylum from the Taliban, reports Mission Network News. With the US troops leaving Afghanistan by August 31 deadline, Afghans need our prayers and support more than ever. Heart4Iran’s Mike Ansari says.
New draft law threatens to silence voices throughout Iran
The Iranian government already maintains a tight control over the internet, but new legislation threatens to take this even further. “There is a new...
Latest crackdown: “Iran wants to make examples of these converts”
Iran is setting a new precedent for persecuting Christians by giving the maximum sentence allowed under new controversial amendments to existing law...
UN official calls for a closer look at Raisi’s role in 1988 killings
Mission Network News reported a UN human rights expert wants to take a closer look into Iran’s 1988 killings. There is a concern that “mass graves”...
347 Iranians turn to Christ in three months.
Mission Network News reported Iran’s latest attempts to stop Christian TV from entering into Iran have failed. “We changed our feed to be on a...
Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist, was killed last Friday after bullets struck his car, reported Mission Network News.
Heart4Iran Helps Iranian Couple Plant a Church
Mission Network News tells us that the underground church is alive and growing in Iran. Take the remarkable story of Marzieh and her husband, who started a house church with some of their friends.
Muslims are Finding Christ Daily
Heart4Iran, along with Communico Messianica, discussed how we bring a united front to the global population of Muslim-Background Believers in our webinar on September 25, 2020.
Explosive Christian Growth in Iran
Mission Network News reports the changing demographics in Iran. The article states that many have become attracted to Christianity, associating it with Western ideals.
Secret Mission to Baptize 20 Iranians
In a CBN Exclusive report 20 Iranians were baptized in a swimming pool in an undisclosed city. All 20 Iranians were Muslim and many were impacted by watching Mohabat TV, one of the most popular Christian satellite channels in Iran.
Iranians are Losing Faith in Islam
On August 25, 2020, Iran International posted a survey reporting that only 32% of the population considers themselves Shia Muslims.
1 Million Christians in Iran?
Christianity Today reported about a new survey of 50,000 Iranians—90 percent residing in Iran—by GAMAAN, a Netherlands-based research group, that 1.5 percent were identified as Christian.
Call Center Shining the Light of Christ to Iranians in Need
Plenty of circumstances in Iran are fueling anger for Iranians, reports Mission Network News. There are plenty of circumstances fueling Iranian anger. The economy is failing, and governmental denial frustrates working-class citizens. The second wave of COVID-19 stokes fiery indignation.
Revival in Iran
CHVN Radio has reported that even though Iran is one of the most dangerous places on earth to be a Christian, thousands of Iranians have come to faith in Jesus over the past few months. Here’s what Mike Ansari had to say about it.
Satellite TV Spreading the Gospel
Broadcasts into the Middle East are reaching many who need to hear the Gospel. In a recent article posted by Christianity Today, the perils and promises of that strategic plan to reach the lost are highlighted in a conflict over licensing for GodTV.
COVID-19 and Christianity surge in Iran
Heart4Iran’s CEO Mike Ansari tells Mission Network News that the ministry receives many calls reporting “multiple accounts of clinics and hospitals brimming beyond capacity, filled with the bodies of the deceased due to Coronavirus and citizens hiding in fear of contraction.”
Over 3000 Muslims in Iran turn to Jesus
Ug Christian News reported that through a satellite Christian television station, Mohabat TV, the call center registered over 3000 salvations. Iranians are responding to the messages that are being broadcasted into Iran and giving their hearts to Jesus.