In the wake of Iran’s controversial election results, protesters continue to take their dissatisfaction to the streets of Tehran.
The country responded by stiffening its deadly stance against protesters, refusing a new vote and expelling diplomats accused of spying. Their actions stepped up what could be the beginning of much worse oppression to come, says Glenn Penner of Voice of the Martyrs Canada. “Recent comments by the Iranian government and by the Ayatollah apportioning blame on foreign elements for these mass demonstrations is very concerning."
Linking national unrest with international interference has resulted in increasing targeting of religious minorities, such as Christians. The situation for Christians worsened under Ahmadinejad’s previous term of presidency. That’s certainly going to deteriorate in the middle of this political chaos.
Iran’s population is over 71 million. 99.4% of are Islamic. The largest people group in Iran are the over 25 million Persians. The second largest group are the over 14 million Azeri Turk Azerbaijani people.
Pray for all the 94 least-reached people groups still living in Iran.
Source : Intercessors Network via Australian Prayer Network
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