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Egypt’s President Holds Talks with German Chancellor
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone call on Thursday to address escalating tensions across the Middle East, with particular focus on the crisis in Gaza, according to a statement from...
Iran's Arash Drones Strike Multiple Israeli Sites
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian-made Arash kamikaze drones struck multiple sites in Israel early Saturday, according to a report by a local news agency. The attack marks a sharp intensification in hostilities between the two nations following a deadly...
Turkey suspends flights heading to middle eastern countries
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Following heightened security concerns in the region, Türkiye has suspended flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan until June 16, as reported by official sources. The move comes after a series of Israeli air raids targeting Iranian...
Trump, Israeli Premier Hold Phone Call
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Leader Donald Trump had a phone discussion with Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, amid Iran's ongoing retaliatory offensives following Israel’s broad assaults on its nuclear and missile infrastructure. A representative...
Iran confirms nuclear contamination within inside its primary atomic facility
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has reported the detection of nuclear contamination within its primary atomic facility in Natanz, located in the central province of Isfahan, following a missile assault by Israel, according to statements from Iranian authorities. A...
Israeli Strike on Iran's Natanz Site Sparks Nuclear Contamination Alert
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A missile attack on Iran’s key nuclear facility in Natanz has led to the detection of radioactive contamination inside the site, a senior official confirmed Friday. According to a spokesperson for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEO),...
U.S. Issues Warning to Iran
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A United States envoy to the United Nations issued a strong caution to Iran on Friday, stating that any assault on U.S. nationals, military installations, or strategic facilities in the area would lead to "dire" repercussions. "Our...
Iran's Leader Vows Powerful Retailiation After Deadly Israeli Assaults
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, issued a stern warning to Israel early Friday, vowing that the Islamic Republic would make the Jewish state “regret its foolish act” following Israel's military assault on Iran’s key facilities. "The...
Israel Launches Large-Scale Assault on Iran, Eighty-Six Reported Dead
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A wave of Israeli airstrikes struck deep into Iranian territory early Friday, leaving at least 86 dead and 341 injured, according to a local news agency. The heaviest casualties occurred in Tehran, where 78 people were reported killed and...
U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply Amid Iran-Israel Escalating Conflict
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Major US stock indices ended the week sharply lower Friday amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, shaking investor confidence worldwide. Israel launched a large-scale military operation early Friday, targeting Iran’s nuclear...
Bitcoin Dips Nearly One Percent Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Bitcoin, which had been surging close to record highs in recent days, took a hit amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The world’s leading cryptocurrency, having flirted with the $110,000 mark over the past ten days, saw its...
Russia denounces Israel attacks on Iran
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has strongly criticized Israel’s recent air attacks on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, labeling the assault as unjustified and illegal, according to remarks made at an emergency UN Security Council session. During the meeting,...
France Holds Firm on Recognizing Palestinian State
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reaffirmed France’s firm commitment to recognizing the State of Palestine, underscoring the urgency of advancing a political resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian war. Speaking at the civil society...
Tucker slams Trump for weaponizing Israel
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Prominent American journalist Tucker Carlson has sharply criticized President Donald Trump for endorsing Israel’s recent military action against Iran, warning that such moves could push the region into full-scale conflict. The criticism...
US helps its ‘kid’ Israel to defend itself against Iran's missiles
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has confirmed that it is actively involved in intercepting missiles launched by Iran toward Israel, according to statements from a US official issued late Friday. "I can confirm that the US is assisting in shooting down...
Putin offers to help resolve Israel, Iran conflict
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed Moscow’s willingness to step in as a mediator between Iran and Israel to de-escalate the rapidly intensifying conflict, according to statements from the Kremlin. Following a series of Israeli...
'Fear Index' Surges 15.5 Percent Following Iran-Israel Strikes
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Market anxiety spiked sharply on Friday as the VIX volatility index, often dubbed the “fear index,” jumped 15.52% amid a dramatic military escalation between Iran and Israel. The surge followed a series of Israeli strikes launched early...
Putin Offers to Defuse Iran-Israel Escalating Conflict
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday denounced Israel’s large-scale airstrikes on Iranian territory and offered Russia’s assistance in mediating between the two nations to prevent a deeper regional conflict, the Kremlin announced....
Trump is shamelessly proud to support Israel miltiry
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Iran might now be open to reengaging in nuclear negotiations with the United States, following a wide-scale Israeli military operation that struck Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure,...
Operation True Promise III starts on Israel
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran initiated a large-scale counteroffensive against Israel late Friday, responding to a series of Israeli strikes on its military and nuclear infrastructure. According to official statements from the Israeli military, multiple missiles...