from Christian Today
A global network of Iranian Christians has welcomed targeted strikes against Iran’s leadership by the US and Israel.
The group said that they “rejoice” in the news that Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, died in Saturday’s strikes, saying that he had led a “terrorist regime” and was responsible for the deaths of countless protesters.
“Khamenei was directly responsible for the recent brutal crackdown of the uprising in Iran,” they said.
“He was also directly responsible for the oppression of Christians, many of whom were forced to flee the country and several remain in prisons with long-term prison sentences.”
They called on world leaders to support the US’s military action against Iran and help to rebuild the country.
“Our hope and prayer is for the Islamic Republic leaders to surrender to the Iranian people and allow for the safe return of the exiled Iranians in the diaspora including but not limited to Prince Reza Pahlavi and for a safe transition of power and the establishment of a democratic government where the state is separate from religion and everyone would be equal before the law; where freedom of religion will be guaranteed and Iran will retain its territorial boundaries,” they said.
Read also: There isn’t a clear path to freedom for Iran’s Christians by Martin Parsons, Premier Christianity