Mostafa Salem
Mostafa Salem is a senior news reporter for CNN, known for his coverage of pressing global issues, particularly in conflict zones. Recently, he reported on the humanitarian crisis at the Rafah border crossing in Egypt, where thousands of aid trucks await entry into Gaza, highlighting the dire conditions faced by Palestinians amid ongoing struggles for food and resources.
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CNN’s Mostafa Salem explains what this could mean.
Iranian president apologizes to neighbors, but missiles keep coming
United States· 2026-03-07
CNN’s Mostafa Salem reports on Iranian bombers coming close to striking a major US airbase.
US submarine torpedoes warship for first time since WWIIUnited States· 2026-03-05
CNN’s Mostafa Salem reports on Iranian bombers coming within minutes of striking a major US airbase.
Doha attacked by Iranian missilesUnited States· 2026-03-05CNN’s Mostafa Salem reports on Iranian bombers coming close to striking a US military base.
Exclusive: Iranian bombers were ‘two minutes’ from striking major US airbaseUnited States· 2026-03-05CNN’s Mostafa Salem looks at how Iran could retaliate.
How Iran could strike back if the US attacksUnited States· 2026-01-30
CNN's Mostafa Salem breaks down who some of the militias are inside Gaza that are vying for power against Hamas.
Are armed gangs trying to fill a power vacuum in Gaza?United States· 2025-12-26
CNN Senior News Reporter Mostafa Salem speaks with truck drivers waiting in Rafah to deliver aid to Palestinians.
Video: Latest wave of guerrilla violence shakes ColombiaUnited States· 2025-08-24
CNN Senior News Reporter Mostafa Salem speaks with truck drivers waiting in Rafah to deliver aid to Palestinians.
UK to pay $4M to Kenyan forest fire victimsUnited States· 2025-08-23
CNN Senior News Reporter Mostafa Salem speaks with truck drivers waiting in Rafah to deliver aid to Palestinians.
Israel approves plan to ‘erase’ Palestinian stateUnited States· 2025-08-22
CNN Senior News Reporter Mostafa Salem speaks with truck drivers waiting in Rafah to deliver aid to Palestinians.
Chinese troops train for massive paradeUnited States· 2025-08-21
