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Christian parents in Iran know that following Christ means sacrifice and suffering
By Katie O'Malley at Mission Network News
· June 5, 2026
· 2 min read
Iran (MNN) — Talk of a deal between the United States and Iran remains in confusing limbo, tied to the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, which shows no sign of abating either. Contrary to projections that it would end swiftly, the US-Israeli war on Iran is in its fourth month. John Cergnilia with S
Key takeaway John Cergnilia with SAT-7 remarks, “To be frank about it, I don't hear Iranian colleagues talking about this being short-lived.
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Category: missions ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: Mission Network News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Iran (MNN) — Talk of a deal between the United States and Iran remains in confusing limbo, tied to the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, which shows no sign of abating either. Contrary to projections that it would end swiftly, the US-Israeli war on Iran is in its fourth month. John Cergnilia with S
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