Iran’s internet blackout has now lasted for two months, and people there are desperate to make contact with the outside world. During a small window of connectivity, one woman’s message to SAT-7 PARS reveals the struggles people inside the country are facing. Internet access in Iran was severed on 28 February at the start of the war with the US […]
Gaelle and her family were enjoying a happy meal together. But within minutes, the family was shattered when their home in Lebanon was hit in a missile strike. “We were having lunch; laughing a lot as we always do,” Gaelle said. “Then my brothers and I went down to the café my dad had opened for us. He stayed home to rest. […]
Between tears and gasps, displaced children from the South of Lebanon spread a message of hope with faith-filled prayers after weeks of war. “Jesus you are the friend of children. You went through pain during the Holy Week and so you can understand our pain. Today, I pray for all children who got hurt or lost their homes in the […]
Easter has always held deep meaning in dark times. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where many believers live with uncertainty and hardship, the story at the heart of Easter – a journey from suffering to hope – feels deeply familiar. This year, that message carries particular weight. As Easter arrives in the region during a time of […]
War is often measured in numbers: the dead, the displaced, the wounded. But for those caught up in conflict, war unfolds in moments: a decision made under pressure, a prayer lifted quietly, a choice to stay or go. As conflict affects daily lives in various parts of the Middle East, SAT-7’s broadcasts are revealing how people across the region face […]
As Gulf states continue to face a barrage of drone and missile strikes, threatening the safety of civilians and causing widespread disruption, SAT-7 is connecting people across affected countries through live broadcasts and social media initiatives. Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday 17 March that civilians in Gulf countries are at “grave risk” from the ongoing strikes, many of which have […]
By Omeed Jouyandeh This year’s Nowruz (New Year) celebrations are shrouded with a deep sadness for most Iranians. The devastating events of the last three months – on top of decades of suffering and oppression – have left many reeling and exhausted. For ordinary citizens who have lost loved ones or suffered severe injuries in the recent protests and now […]
As many countries in the Middle East mark Mother’s Day on 21 March, SAT-7’s Marianne Awaraji explores the tension of her dual roles as leader and mother during a time of great instability and uncertainty in Lebanon… This week in Lebanon, I found myself preparing a team meeting while also checking the news… and making sure my son felt safe at […]
“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) […]
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 […]