Iran Students Stage First Large Anti-Government Protests Since Deadly Crackdown
Iranian students have staged the first significant anti-government protests since authorities killed over 7,000 demonstrators in a crackdown last month. The student protesters honored those killed in the mass protests that began in December, signaling that the resistance movement has not been extinguished despite brutal government suppression. At least 19 Iranian Christians have been confirmed dead amid the unrest, with reports of believers being targeted and scapegoated during the political upheaval.
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He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight.
— Psalm 72:14
As Iranian students risk their lives to protest a regime that has killed thousands, Scripture reminds us that God sees every act of oppression and values every life lost to tyranny.