Lana Silk, Iranian-Born CEO of Transform Iran, Reacts to Trump’s Strikes and Call for Iranian Regime Change
“The people of Iran have suffered long enough under a regime that has silenced dissent and exported terror.”
GLENDALE, CA., June 23, 2025 – Lana Silk, CEO of Transform Iran, a faith-based nonprofit organization meeting the spiritual and physical needs of Iranians, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s airstrikes on Iran and Iran’s latest attacks on Israel:
“The recent airstrikes in Iran have left many Iranians, including those in the diaspora, stunned, reflective—and even celebratory. For decades, the Iranian people have longed for freedom from the oppressive regime that has ruled since 1979. These past days have felt surreal; what once seemed like a distant hope now feels within reach.
While any form of military engagement brings with it the heavy burden of civilian suffering, many Iranians are acknowledging that the strikes have delivered the most significant blow to the Islamic Republic in over four decades. The people of Iran have suffered long enough under a regime that has silenced dissent, exported terror and worked tirelessly to turn its citizens against the U.S. and Israel—including forcing citizens to chant ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’ daily. In contrast, this moment has revealed a deep and widespread yearning among the Iranian people for liberation.
Social media in the immediate aftermath of the initial strikes from Israel lit up with celebrations. Many Iranians have openly expressed gratitude toward the Israeli government and Netanyahu, also expressing further calls for foreign intervention—pleas not made lightly, but out of desperation. ‘Come and take out our leaders,’ many wrote. ‘We want freedom.’
With Iran’s attack on Israel today despite Trump’s call for peace, it’s important to note that the Iranian regime does not negotiate in good faith. Since 1979, it has used diplomacy as a tool to stall and deceive while relentlessly pursuing its goal of exporting revolution. Both hardliners and so-called reformists have remained committed to preserving the Islamic theocracy, consistently placing ideology above the well-being of the Iranian people. Now, as war unfolds and daily life is disrupted by severe shortages of essential resources, many Iranians are facing displacement and growing fear. In the midst of this suffering, there is a desperate cry not only for freedom but for a swift end to the violence—even if that means welcoming further international intervention. The urgency of the moment underscores what the Iranian people have long known: true peace and reform will never come from within a regime that prioritizes power over its own people.
Yet amidst this turmoil, many Iranian Christians see hope, trusting in God’s sovereignty and believing He is at work. As Jeremiah 49:38 declares, “I will set my throne in Elam and destroy her king and officials.” Our hope is that this is the beginning of God’s redemptive work in Iran.
We must remain vigilant and in prayer for the Iranian people—for peace, justice and lasting freedom that only God can bring. May this be the beginning of the end of tyranny in Iran, and may the Church rise with courage to meet this historic moment.”
Transform Iran leads hundreds of active churches across Iran and provides trauma counseling, support to the bereaved, resources such as food and clothing, medical and legal support, advocacy and a wide range of humanitarian aid to the hurting people of Iran and Iranian refugees in surrounding countries. To learn more about their impact, visit transformiran.com.
About Lana Silk
Lana Silk is the Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran, a nonprofit organization which seeks to transform Iran into a nation that bears the image of Christ. Silk was born and raised in Iran before emigrating to the UK where she completed her education at Imperial College, London. With over 20 years of marketing experience across all media, Lana considers it her life calling to represent and advocate for the people of Iran in the West.
About Transform Iran
For more than 30 years, Transform Iran has served on the front lines of the Iranian Diaspora, sharing the love of Christ, training leaders and providing aid to the persecuted. Transform Iran has a unique position in the Middle East, striving to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of many Iranians. Transform Iran also provides humanitarian relief, including emergency food and shelter, medical care and legal help for asylum, among other forms of practical aid to Iranians who have been forced to leave their country. For more information, visit transformiran.com.
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