📉 Since the beginning of the misguided Global War on Terror initiated by Blair and Bush and now continued by the Trump administration, Christian populations in the Middle East have faced drastic decline and persecution. Key impacts include:

• Population Decline: From over 3 million to under 1 million Christians in Iraq and Syria due to violence and displacement. Over half of Iraq's Christians have fled since 2003[1][2].

• Persecution: Targeted attacks, kidnappings, and genocide from extremist groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda have led to widespread violence against Christians[3][1][4].

• Marginalization: Institutional discrimination and political marginalization have worsened due to civil wars and extremist ideologies[3][4].

• Demographic Shifts: Significant Christian communities in Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, and Jordan have drastically decreased, with some countries seeing populations drop to just a few percent[2].

• Conversions: Despite the decline, some Muslims are reportedly converting to Christianity at unprecedented rates, though this does not offset overall losses[2].

In summary, ongoing wars and instability have led to a near-exodus of Christians from the Middle East, threatening their ancient presence in the region[3][2][1][4].

Sources:

1. The Agony Of Middle East Christians - https://www.theamericanconservative.com/agony-middle-east-christians-9-11/

2. Religious Change in the Middle East - First Things - https://firstthings.com/religious-change-in-the-middle-east/

3. K4D Helpdesk - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/59786a0040f0b65dcb00000a/042-Persecution-of-Christians-in-the-Middle-East.pdf

4. American Progress - https://cdn.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ChristiansMiddleEast-report.pdf

5. The Global War on Terrorism: The First 100 Days - state.gov - https://2001-2009.state.gov/s/ct/rls/wh/6947.htm

6. War, Terrorism, and the Christian Exodus from the Middle East - https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/war-terrorism-and-the-christian-exodus-from-the-middle-east

7. Christianity in the Middle East - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChristianityintheMiddleEast

—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 Statement by the Iranian Armed Forces:

'Noble and Resilient Nation of Iran!

Following the blatant military aggression of the criminal regime of the United States of America against the peaceful nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the clear violation of international law, by the order of the Supreme National Security Council and the leadership of the Central Headquarters of the Rasool Al-Azam, the IRGC with the sacred code of ' Ya Aba Abdullah Al-Hussein' has targeted the Al-Udeid base in Qatar with a devastating and powerful missile attack in Operation Besharat Fatah.

This base is the headquarters of the Air Force and the largest strategic asset of the U.S. terrorist army in the West Asian region.

The message of this decisive action of the sons of the nation in the armed forces is clear and unequivocal for the White House and its allies:

The Islamic Republic of Iran, relying on God Almighty, relying on the faithful and famous people of Islamic Iran, will not leave its territorial integrity, sovereignty and national security unanswered under any circumstances.

With the aggression of the American enemy, it became clear to everyone that the evil of the Zionists was an extension of the Americans' design. Accordingly, we remind you that in this national defense, the U.S. bases and mobile military targets in the region are not a point of strength, but rather a major weakness and a thorn in the side of this warmongering regime.

On the eve of the month of Muharram, the month of mourning for the leader and commander of martyrs, Hazrat Abu Abdullah Al-Hussein (AS), we once again warn the enemies of Islamic Iran that the era of hit-and-run is over, and the will of the country's powerful people's armed forces.

Any repetition of U.S. aggression will lead to the acceleration of the collapse of the U.S. military pillars in the region, their ignominious escape from West Asia, and the realization of the common aspiration of the Islamic Ummah and the freedom-loving nations of the world in eradicating the cancerous tumor of Zion.'

@Middle_East_Spectator

FOOTAGE OF IMPACTS ON AMERICAN AIRBASE IN QATAR

@Slavyangrad

—❗️🇮🇷/🇺🇸/🇶🇦 NEW: Iran says it used the same amount of missiles against Al-Udeid as the amount of bombs dropped by the U.S. on Fordow (14)

@Middle_East_Spectator

▶️ The sky over Qatar during the Iranian missile strikes on the US Al-Udeid base

@PressTV

▶️ The streets of Doha during Iran’s missile strikes on the US base.

@PressTV

▶️ Footage of an Iranian missile hitting the US base in Qatar

@PressTV