Mission Network News - Middle East

<p>Iraq (MNN) — The <a href="https://www.mnnonline.org/israel-and-gaza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Israel-Hamas war</strong></span></a> is raising tensions in Iraq, where Iranian missile strikes <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-iran-miss...

<p><span style="font-weight: 400">International (MNN) — How can isolated Christian women in the Arabic-speaking world learn that they are not alone in their faith? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Denise Godwin with </span><a href="https://www.mnnonline.org/mission_groups/international-media-ministries/&q...

<p>Yemen (MNN) — Houthi rebels and U.S. forces exchange tit-for-tat fire in the Red Sea as <a href="https://www.persecution.org/2024/01/12/middle-east-war-escalates-fighting-spreads-to-yemen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>concerns</strong></span></a> about...

<p>Iran (MNN) — Usually, Iran makes the headlines because something terrible is underway; the regime is <a href="https://articleeighteen.com/news/14367/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>persecuting Christians</strong></span></a> or <span style="text-d...

<p>MENA (MNN) — Don’t miss it. With all the news of growing conflict in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), God is at still work. You just won’t hear it from your average media outlet. That’s why we bring you coverage from local Christians and ministries on the ground.</p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>F...

<p>Lebanon (MNN) — Your kids may be tired of their Christmas toys by now, but the impact of <a href="https://www.mnnonline.org/mission_groups/triumphant-mercy-lebanon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Triumphant Mercy Lebanon</strong></span></a>’s Chris...

<p>Lebanon (MNN) — The <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.mnnonline.org/israel-and-gaza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Israel-Hamas war</a></strong></span> in Gaza is affecting Gospel work in neighboring Lebanon.</p> <p>Documents like the <span style=&quo...

<p>Israel (MNN) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with senior leaders in the Middle East <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.voanews.com/a/blinken-visits-middle-east-as-risk-of-broader-conflict-grows/7429169.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this week</a></strong&gt...

<hr /> <p>Iran (MNN) — History, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.mnnonline.org/news/islamic-state-claims-twin-explosions-in-iran/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">current events</a></strong></span>, and the decisions of those in power create one general impression...

<p>Lebanon (MNN) — Last week, drone missiles <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/03/israel-lebanon-killing-of-hamas-leader-stokes-fears-of-wider-conflict.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">killed a top Hamas leader</span></strong></a> and several of...

<p>Iran (MNN) — Iran <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-vows-revenge-after-biggest-attack-since-1979-revolution-2024-01-04/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>vows revenge</strong></span></a> after the biggest attack on its soil since 1979....

<p>Iran (MNN) — Artificial intelligence, or AI, is doing more than <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.eurasiantimes.com/after-hypersonic-iran-says-its-new-missile-is-a-i-enabled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">improving Iran’s military might</a></strong></span>. It...

<p>Middle East (MNN) — A <a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-war-economic-crisis-world-bank-d06fe743f5217ec5d3df3effbf1cedee" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>recent report</strong></span></a> from the World Bank says the <a href=&q...

<p>Lebanon (MNN) — Some children are currently on Christmas break. In Lebanon, kids have been out of school for an entirely different and more concerning reason – the schools may have never opened at all.</p> <p>Depending on the specific institution, some schools in Lebanon closed months or even years ago. Public schools struggled to stay open thanks to Lebano...

<p>Israel/Gaza (MNN) — <span style="font-weight: 400;">Over the last week, we’ve shared reflections from several ministry partners in conflict zones on <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah+9%3A6&version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><span style="text-decora...

<p>Lebanon (MNN) — Believers in Lebanon are accustomed to and prepared for tribulation and trials.</p> <p>The last five years brought waves of despair to Lebanon – <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.mnnonline.org/news/complexities-surround-lebanon-protests/" target="_blank" rel="...

<p>Middle East/North Africa (MNN) — You might not know it with today’s demographics, but the Middle East/North Africa region is rich in Christian history.</p> <p>“Jesus lived in Egypt. The Gospel writer, Mark, was from Libya,” <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.mnnonline.org/mission_grou...

<p>Lebanon (MNN) — In 4 B.C., most Jews in Israel were waiting for a Messiah to deliver them from Roman oppression. Today, in neighboring Lebanon, “We are in the waiting season,” Nuna with <a href="https://www.mnnonline.org/mission_groups/triumphant-mercy-lebanon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: u...

<p>Iran (MNN) — Working for the Lord in a place like Iran isn’t easy.</p> <p>Government spies are everywhere, and saying the wrong thing to the right person could get you arrested, tortured, or killed. Yet Iranians are desperate for truth.</p> <p>Two years ago, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="htt...

<p>Lebanon (MNN) — Western leaders <a href="https://www.newarab.com/news/western-states-talk-lebanon-israel-over-hezbollah" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>push for an agreement</strong></span></a> between Israel and Lebanon to prevent a wider war between Isr...

<p>Israel (MNN) — Israeli troops continue to press into areas of northern and southern Gaza, targeting Hamas terrorists. The IDF last week said Hamas fired rockets into Israel from <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/12/07/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><span style="text-decorati...

<p>Lebanon (MNN) — Hezbollah and Israeli forces <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.arabnews.com/node/2420146/middle-east" target="_blank" rel="noopener">regularly exchange</a></strong></span> tit-for-tat rocket fire on Lebanon’s southern border. <a href="htt...

<p>Middle East (MNN) — Israel <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-chief-says-khan-younis-surrounded-announcing-new-phase-of-gaza-invasion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>announces a new phase</strong></span></a> of its Gaza invasion as...

<p>Iran (MNN) — While the West clamors over artificial intelligence and the latest gadgets to make their lives easier, Christians in Iran prepare for the worst.</p> <div id="attachment_159103" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://www.mnnonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/H4Iladiesphone.jpg">...

<p>Iran (MNN) — When planted in fertile soil, seeds cannot help but grow and produce. What’s true in agriculture is true in spiritual matters as well.</p> <p>Behdin and Sanaz are perfect examples. “Their story is a story of fruitfulness right from the beginning,” Transform Iran’s Lana Silk says.</p> <p>Nine years ago, the Iranian coup...