WASHINGTON — A group of evangelical Christian pastors and faith leaders gathered in the Oval Office at the White House to pray for U.S. President Donald Trump, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to dominate international attention.

The Oval Office prayer event brought several prominent evangelical figures together around the Resolute Desk, where they offered prayers for guidance, wisdom, and protection for the president during a period of heightened geopolitical pressure.

Images and video circulating online showed religious leaders placing their hands on Trump as they prayed. The meeting was organized with the involvement of the White House Faith Office, which coordinates outreach between the administration and religious communities.

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Participants included evangelical leaders such as Robert Jeffress, Samuel Rodriguez, and historian David Barton. According to attendees, the gathering focused on asking for divine guidance for national leadership and for decisions affecting the country.

Pastor Jeffress later described it as an honor to lead prayer for the president, while other participants characterized the meeting as an important moment to support the country’s leadership through faith.

The gathering reflects the administration’s ongoing engagement with evangelical Christian groups, which have been a significant political constituency. The White House Faith Office was established to maintain dialogue with religious leaders and address issues related to religious liberty and faith-based initiatives.

Supporters of such meetings say they highlight the role of faith in public life and offer spiritual support for leaders. Critics, however, argue that events involving organized prayer in government offices raise questions about the balance between religion and state institutions.

The Oval Office meeting is part of a broader pattern of interaction between the Trump administration and conservative Christian leaders, a relationship that has influenced policy discussions and political messaging in Washington.