As we watch the news unfolding this morning with heavy hearts, we ask for emergency prayers for the...
As conflict intensifies across parts of the Middle East, SAT-7 is responding in real time: adapting its programming, mobilizing 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.
In a message shared as tensions escalated, SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer called on the power of prayer. “In moments like this, prayer is not passive,” she said. “It is powerful. It is standing together before God when the world feels unsteady.”
SAT-7’s leaders remain united in their response. Panayiotis Keenan, Executive Director of SAT-7 PARS, adds: “In this time of great uncertainty and escalating conflict, our hearts are with the people of Iran and the whole Middle East region.
“We pray for safety, for comfort for those who mourn, and for peace in every home. May God be our refuge and strength, and may His perfect peace guard all our hearts and minds. Please keep my Iranian team and their families, and my SAT-7 colleagues throughout the region, in your prayers.”
While all SAT-7 staff have been accounted for, the crisis is creating operational challenges in parts of the region affected by the turmoil.
Our Persian channel, SAT-7 PARS, is continuing to share programs despite satellite communication and the internet being disrupted in Iran.
Lebanon – a major broadcast hub for SAT-7 ARABIC – is facing attacks, and people have been displaced in southern areas. SAT-7’s team in Beirut is continuing production work at the studio with other staff working from home.
The situation in Cyprus, the main production center for SAT-7 PARS and location of SAT-7’s International Office, is being carefully monitored following attacks on the UK’s Akrotiri air force base.
As the situation develops, SAT-7’s channels are adjusting their content to address the immediate emotional and spiritual needs of viewers.
“These are very critical and distressing times across the entire Middle East region,” says Rami Al-Halaseh, SAT-7 Arabic Channels Executive Director. “Our Arabic channels are making all necessary changes to our program and social media content to ensure that it is relevant to the situation and especially addressing the fear of the people during these troubled days.
“Our teams in different locations are united in purpose and in prayer, and I pray that the Lord will lead us all in wisdom and protect the people of this region according to His will and strong shield.”
In Lebanon, SAT-7 ARABIC is filming a special episode of You Are Not Alone, focusing on the latest developments, including villages displaced from the south and families sheltering in temporary centers. The program is scheduled to broadcast at 5 p.m. local time on Tuesday, March 3.
Across its Arabic platforms, SAT-7 launched a coordinated prayer initiative under the theme “My Heart Will Not Fear,” based on Psalm 27.
Live online prayer times are bringing together leaders from different countries to intercede for peace and protection. And, on screen and across social media, a clear message has appeared: “A Cry of Prayer – Stop the Advance of War.”
The response from viewers has been immediate and heartfelt. In place of political argument or analysis, messages have poured in: simple prayers, Scripture verses, and cries for mercy.
“You alone are the One who makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. In Your name, Lord, we ask for peace and wisdom for leaders and rulers. In Your name, we ask that the advance of war would stop,” writes Randa.
“We trust what is written,” says Koky, “‘God is our refuge and strength… Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way…’ (Psalm 46:1–2). We trust that our refuge and safety are in God Almighty; God is in her midst, she will not be shaken.”
From Lebanon, Jenne asks for “special protection over Lebanon… Please bless our country.”
Hundreds of similar messages continue to arrive, both from countries directly affected and from neighboring nations standing in solidarity.
As this crisis continues to unfold, SAT-7’s ministry remains unchanged: presence where there is isolation; prayer where there is anxiety; and comfort where uncertainty threatens to take hold.
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