Saeed Abedini

Saeed Abedini
Saeed Abedini talking on the persecution of Christians in Iran at Persian Worshipers of Christ Church, California, on 30 April 2019
Born (1980-05-07) 7 May 1980
Tehran, Iran
Known forImprisonment in Iran
Spouse
Naghmeh Panahi
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(m. 2004; div. 2017)​
Children2

Saeed Abedini (Persian: سعيد عابدينی, born 7 May 1980) is an Iranian American Christian pastor who was imprisoned in Iran in 2012 based on allegations that he compromised national security. During his imprisonment, Abedini became internationally known as a victim of religious persecution. Following international pressure, along with other American prisoners, Abedini was released from prison on 16 January 2016.

After his release, Abedini and his wife, Naghmeh, divorced. She has accused him of years of domestic abuse. He has denied all allegations against him.

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