“Since I became a mother, I feel I fear even more. I pray and try as much as I can to trust the Lord, but the news is frightening. My heart is with every mother in this war.” This message to SAT-7 from Sara in Jordan echoes the heart cry of millions of mothers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) […]
Mothers share fears and prayers amid Middle East crisis
Heartbreak and Hope in the Shadow of War
As the war escalates across the region, colleagues and friends are asking me how I am, how I feel, and I honestly don’t know how to answer. Some look me in the eye and then see the answer for themselves. Heartbroken. Heartbroken and so very sorry that a new generation is living through what we did. Our Lebanon team are […]
Behind the Credo: our piece in The Times
“This year, as Lent and Ramadan occur almost simultaneously, sacred observances from Christians and Muslims also coincide with one of the most turbulent and desperate moments in Iran’s recent history.” The above words form part of the opening lines of an opinion piece in The Times Credo column, Saturday 7th March when “a different religious thinker publishes an essay on […]
The cost of faith in the Middle East and North Africa
Lent reminds us of the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert, where He chose faithfulness in the face of deprivation and temptation. Today, hard choices continue to confront believers around the world, asking what they are willing to give up in order to follow Christ. For many in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who connect with SAT-7, […]
Enabling young Arab women to find “their voice”
“Why do you think differently? Why are your thoughts out of line?” These are the questions that Youstina was constantly asked. “I felt pressured,” she explains. “I am not allowed to object…” Sandra agrees. “If someone starts to speak and say, ‘My opinion is…’ they are stopped right there. It isn’t permitted to have an opinion. It’s worse for us […]
The World Talks War: We Pray for Peace
As war and conflict continue to dominate global conversations, fear and uncertainty affect people everywhere. In this short message, Burcu Acar, producer of the SAT-7 TÜRK program ‘Panorama’, invites you to pray for peace and to reflect on the human realities of war. This week on ‘Panorama’, the conversation will explore war not only as a political issue, but through […]
Special Prayer Coverage for MENA Crisis
In uncertain times, prayer is not passive — it is powerful. Starting tonight at 22:00 EET (3 March), SAT-7 ARABIC launches ‘Special Prayer Coverage’, live from our Cairo studio. Together with pastors from across the region, we will pray for peace, unity, and strength for every home facing fear or uncertainty. Please share this video and join us in prayer. […]
SAT-7 adapts services and content to support viewers
As the intensifying crisis in the Middle East causes widespread disruption across the region, SAT-7 is rapidly adapting its services and content – even launching on a new satellite to reach viewers cut off from other platforms in Iran. Since 26 February, there has been disruption to the Yahsat satellite service – used by SAT-7 PARS and numerous independent Persian […]
SAT-7 responds to escalating Middle East crisis
As conflict intensifies across parts of the Middle East, SAT-7 is responding in real time: adapting its programming, mobilising prayer, and standing alongside viewers who are living through fear, displacement and uncertainty. While headlines report increasing military exchanges and regional instability, SAT-7’s focus remains clear: to provide spiritual support, steady presence, and comfort to those directly affected. THE POWER OF […]
SAT-7 Statement on Middle East Crisis (28 February 2026)
As we watch the news unfolding this morning with heavy hearts we ask for emergency prayers for the people of the Middle East. At SAT-7 around the globe, we are deeply aware that behind every headline are real people: viewers, believers, children, and communities who long for peace. Please pray: • For protection over civilians in every affected area • For restraint and […]