Christian leaders react to the US-Israeli strikes in Iran, death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
6. Tony Perkins of Family Research Council
Tony Perkins, a leading Christian conservative political activist in Washington and a Baptist minister who heads the Washington-based Family Research Council, praised Trump for what he called “bold and decisive action” at a time “when it is necessary and justified.”
“The Iranian Islamic regime posed a serious threat to Israel and other peace-seeking nations,” Perkins wrote in a Facebook post.
For Christians, he stressed that attacks don’t mark a “moment for celebration” but rather a time “for intercession.”
“It is a time to bend the knee, not pump the fist,” Perkins wrote. “We must pray for our leaders and for the people of Iran. Our leaders are well aware of the geopolitical and military realities. Yet Scripture reminds us there are deeper forces at work (Daniel 10). Behind visible conflicts often lie spiritual strongholds that shape events in ways not immediately seen.”
Although he believes Trump made the “right decision,” Perkins warned that there is “more unfolding than what appears on the surface.”
“The days ahead may be complex and demanding,” Perkins said.
This is where the Church has a distinct and indispensable role — to stand in prayer, to seek God’s wisdom and protection, and to engage the battle in the heavenlies with spiritual discernment and steadfast faith.
