A group of Southern Baptist pastors and spouses, led by former Send Relief President Bryant Wright, sheltered in a Jerusalem hotel bunker Saturday (Feb. 28) as the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, Baptist Press reported. Iran reportedly responded with retaliation strikes across the region, according to the Associated Press. South Carolina pastor Josh Powell said sirens in Jerusalem sent the group underground, where they prayed and read Scripture.
‘Major combat operations’
President Donald Trump called the strikes “Operation Epic Fury,” and described them as “major combat operations.” He noted the objective was to eliminate imminent threats from Iran’s regime, and he is urging Iranians to “take over your government.”
Meanwhile, IMB President Paul Chitwood confirmed missionaries were unharmed and urged prayer for believers and soldiers, BP reported.
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Calls for prayer as U.S. and Israel strike Iran, face retaliation -Baptist Press
US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran. Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over’ -Associated Press
US, Israel launch attack on Iran as Trump announces ‘major combat operations’ -Fox News
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