Iran: President Obama calls Pastor Saeed a 'top priority'

Written by Super User 05 Feb 2015
Iran: President Obama calls Pastor Saeed a 'top priority'

American Pastor Saeed is in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith. He was found guilty of ‘undermining state security,’ because he built a church network in private homes. He’s serving an eight year sentence. He's endured serious health problems and his wife has petitioned President Obama on his behalf for 2 ½ years while fasting and praying. Now there is a glimmer of hope for the family.  President Barack Obama met privately with Saeed's wife, Naghmeh, last Wednesday while he was visiting her town in Idaho. Their conversation only lasted 10 minutes but Naghmeh says it was an answer to her prayers. The president told Naghmeh that bringing her husband home is a top priority. Naghmeh said she told President Obama, ‘God brought you here, God set up this meeting.’  She later told CBN news, ‘I have hope for the next steps because God is in control.’

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