# What’s REALLY Happening in Iran? Persecution, Protest & the Spiritual Battle That's Raging

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Podcast: [Into the Supernatural With Jen Lilley & Billy Hallowell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/into-the-supernatural-with-jen-lilley-billy-hallowell-4474286)
Published: 2026-02-25T12:39:38+00:00
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Iran recently faced its largest uprising since 1979 — and the consequences have been devastating. In this urgent episode of Into the Supernatural, Billy Hallowell sits down with Joel Veldkamp of Christian Solidarity International to break down what’s really happening inside Iran. Protesters have flooded the streets. The regime has responded with brutal force. Even the Iranian government admits thousands are dead. But this isn’t just political turmoil. Iran is a theocracy — a government ruled by religious authority. That means faith, law, and power are intertwined. And for Christians — especially Muslims who convert to Christianity — the consequences can be life-altering: • Imprisonment under “national security” charges • Loss of family and children • Forced marriage dissolution • Years in prison for owning a Bible • Even the threat of execution This is more than geopolitics. It’s about persecution, spiritual warfare, and the future of Christianity in the Middle East. 👉 Learn more or support persecuted believers at: https://www.csi-usa.org If you care about shining light into dark places, share this episode. #Iran #chritianity #jesuschrist #Jesus #persecutedchurch #hope #bible

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