Marziyeh Amirzadeh: The Two Nations of Iran and Israel Must Unite Against Their Common Enemy

Marziyeh Amirzadeh, a Christian citizen, has called on the nations of Israel and Iran to unite against their common enemy.

Marziyeh Amirzadeh is an Iranian Christian citizen and religious freedom activist who was convicted of apostasy in 2009 for converting to Christianity. After enduring months of intense interrogations and harsh physical and psychological conditions, she migrated to the United States. As a writer, speaker, and columnist, she has shared her life story and inspiring experiences throughout the United States and the world during her years living in America.

Following Israel’s attack on Iran, particularly targeting the Islamic Republic regime and Evin Prison, Marziyeh Amirzadeh wrote a letter to the Israeli pilots and air force, expressing her gratitude for their operations. In this letter, while emphasizing her bitter experience in Evin Prison and the threats posed by the Islamic Republic, she referenced the historical and cultural relationship between Jews and Iranians, expressing hope for the unity of these two nations to stand against their common enemy.

In her letter, she wrote: “As a death row prisoner in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison, convicted for converting to Christianity, I never imagined that one day I could see Israel, let alone establish warm and close relationships with Israeli Jews.

Recently, an opportunity arose for me to particularly thank the pilots and members of the Israeli Air Force for their remarkable achievements, which are of great personal significance to me.

My dear Israeli brothers and sisters! I am an Iranian woman who is well acquainted with the demonic nature of the Islamic Republic regime, the very enemy you fight against and for whose defense you sacrifice your lives for your homeland and people. Like you, I have endured the brutality of this regime. In 2009, I was imprisoned for nearly nine months solely because of my faith in Jesus Christ, and I was sentenced to death by hanging. I witnessed the execution of my cellmates and my best friend, and I also saw the torture and persecution of many innocent women. This regime killed my husband and destroyed my father’s life. I have faced immense pain and suffering because of these extreme Islamists in my homeland.

Millions of Iranians are facing unimaginable brutalities. We have a common enemy. I also understand the suffering your people have endured because of the Islamic Republic and its terrorist agents. Throughout my life, I have felt ashamed because of these demonic rulers who share my language. Please know that the Islamic Republic does not represent Iranians. Millions of people like me are oppressed and held hostage by the Ayatollahs and their terrorist organizations in Iran and beyond. Like many Iranians, I have never harbored hatred toward you. Our cultures share profound similarities: kindness, hospitality, and love of life.

Jews and Iranians share a great history. Iranian kings such as Cyrus and Darius respected and supported you, God’s chosen people. However, figures like Haman and the Ayatollahs have always sought to create division between us. Yet the God of Israel has always defended His people and proven His faithfulness.

It is a great honor for me to call you my brothers and sisters. I pray that soon Iranians and Jews will resume their friendship and celebrate victory together over our common enemies. May the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob bless and protect you, and grant you wisdom and victory in every battle. I hope that one day the Lions of Judah and Iran will be united, our nations will draw closer, and Iranians will rise to reclaim their honor and freedom, never allowing the wickedness of our country to hold us hostage. On behalf of my people, I admire your courage, and until we celebrate victory together, you and your nation will remain in my prayers.

Your Iranian sister, Marziyeh Amirzadeh”

Marziyeh continues her efforts to raise global public awareness about the continuous violation of human rights and the persecution and harassment of women and religious minorities in Iran.