Iran

Impact 45 million people with the gospel in Iran

Ninety-two million people remain unreached in Iran. About half of Iran’s people speak a language other than the national language, Farsi, at home.

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Project Overview

Our Whole Bible, Whole Nation partner, Transform Iran, identified 20 strategic languages in which translated scripture would have the greatest impact on church formation. They have completed unfoldingWord’s Open Bible Stories in all 20, plus two Afghan languages. They are working on the New Testament in five of those languages, even in a war zone.

At a Glance

Population

93059000

People Impacted

46499000

People Groups affected

80 unreached people groups

Prayers

In Iran, the risks associated with Bible translation have increased. Pray for God’s protection over our partner, Transform Iran’s translators, and fellow believers in Iran.

Stories from the Field

Hundreds of Iranians Introduced to Christ

As rockets rain and bombs fall, dedicated Iranians continue working on a spiritual revolution, translating God’s Word into the heart languages of its ninety-two million people. Our Whole Bible, Whole

Tara felt like Job

Tara’s first experience with the Bible in her language was with the book of Job. Up to that point, her life had been so difficult, she said, “It felt like

Islands Asia

Southeast Asia