Date: 2025-06-20

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Nuclear threat runs under Iran and Israel’s conflict

Middle East (MNN) —  “Nuclear” is the hot word in the Israel-Iran conflict. On Thursday, June 12, the board of global nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency declared that Iran’s programme is in noncompliance. They called for a diplomatic solution. The next day, Israel opened fire on Iranian military and nuclear targets. Fadi Sharaiha with the MENA Leadership Center says emotions are running high as nearly every person in the Middle East is impacted by the conflict. Pray that international leaders put the needs of their people first, and that somehow these events turn people to Christ.

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Middle East (MNN) — “Nuclear" is the word on everyone's mind in the Israel-Iran conflict.

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School for refugees closes as Syrian families prepare to go home

Syria (MNN) — It is a World Refugee Day! We often hear about the struggles of refugee life. But what happens when that journey ends? Nuna from Triumphant Mercy Lebanon sees it firsthand. Syrian teachers from her school and their families are packing to return — hopeful, as sanctions lift and aid flows into Syria. Nuna closed the refugee school but stays connected with both teachers and students. She prays God will water the seeds of the Gospel planted in their hearts. To learn more, visit missionews.org.

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Syria (MNN) — From tents to towns — Syrian refugees look to rebuild lives back home.

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Change leads to challenge in Tunisia

Tunisia (MNN) — Sometimes, following Jesus can be costly in Tunisia. It put Ahlem Arfaoui at odds with her family. Speaking through an interpreter to The Voice of the Martyrs Canada, Ahlem says her journey to Jesus began with a dream. She woke up a changed person, but those changes only brought challenges from her loved ones. However, not every family member resisted Ahlem’s Gospel witness. One sister, living in a different country, came to Christ at the same time as Ahlem. Read the rest of this story in the FULL REPORT.

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Tunisia (MNN) -- Sometimes, following Jesus can be costly.