pastor yusef nardarkhani could be executed at any time. the latest report suggests the regime is increasing pressure, even making up charges to justify their charges. >> reporter: the pastor was convicted of appostasy in 2,010 cent 2010 and sentenced to death. he was also convicted of zionism. however, an english version transcript of his superior court case makes no mention of those charges. >> pastor yusef nardarkhani has done nothing but maintain his devout faith. the iranian authorities would try to force him to denounce that faith crosses all bounds of decency and iran's own international obligations. >> at a court appearance last week, the pastor refused to recant his faith. when asked to repent by judges, he said, "repent means to return. what should i return to? to the blasphemy that i had before my faith in christ?" meanwhile, religious rights advocates continue to speak out for pastor yusef nardarkhani. cbn news spoke with dr. richard lamb of the southern baptist and religious community. he says the u.s. has an important role to