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Press releases published on June 23, 2025
UN Condemns Fatal Church Bombing in Damascus
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations special envoy for Syria has issued a scathing condemnation of the recent terrorist attack on a church in Damascus that left at least 20 people dead and over 50 wounded. In a statement released on Sunday, Geir Pedersen called the …
OIC Condemns Israeli Strikes on Iran
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Foreign ministers representing the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday strongly condemned Israel’s aggressive actions targeting Iran and neighboring countries, urging the global community to take decisive deterrent steps. These …
Iran Fires New Missile Barrage at Israel
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran launched a fresh series of missiles targeting Israel on Monday, as tensions between the two nations continue to rise, according to the Israeli military. A military communiqué stated that the recent missile attack caused air-raid alarms to …
Macron Condemns Church Attack in Damascus
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Monday’s brutal assault on the Mar Ilyas Church in Damascus, standing firmly with Syrians battling terrorism. Describing the incident as a “despicable attack,” Macron voiced his condolences to the …
Iraq warns Us, stating their attacks on Iran are dangerous escalation
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Iraq expressed serious concern about the recent US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, describing the actions as a dangerous escalation that extends beyond any single nation’s borders. Basim al-Awadi, spokesperson for the …
Trump Lauds “Monumental” Precision Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump characterized the early Sunday air raids on three critical Iranian nuclear locations as “hard and accurate,” applauding the military’s exceptional precision. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump stated, "The …
Iran launces large-scale missiles attack on Israel
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Sunday morning, tensions escalated sharply as Iran launched a large-scale missile assault targeting numerous sites across Israel in response to U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Reports indicate that Iran fired at least 40 …
Germany Calls on Iran to Enter U.S. Talks
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Iran to initiate direct negotiations with the United States in an effort to ease rising tensions surrounding its nuclear program. Speaking in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU foreign …
Iranian FM dismisses renewed calls for diplomatic talks
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) At a press conference in Istanbul on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the recent U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities has “crossed every red line,” warning that the prospects for diplomacy may now be in jeopardy. …
South Korea Withdraws from NATO Summit
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Media reported Monday that South Korea has scaled down its role in this week's NATO summit in the Netherlands, citing internal issues and rising instability in the Middle East. President Lee Jae Myung will not be attending the high-level meetings …
Spain Secures NATO Defense Spending Exemption
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez revealed on Sunday that Spain has finalized an agreement with NATO granting the country an exemption from the alliance’s 5% of GDP defense spending target. “We’ve reached a deal that can harmonize the …
Iran Downplays US Attack Impact on Fordow
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Fordow nuclear complex was reportedly not significantly harmed in the recent United States assault, according to a Sunday update from a news agency. The source cited Iranian lawmaker Mohammad Manan Raisi, who represents Qom Province—the …
Iran Pledges to Proceed with Nuclear Enrichment
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s nuclear enrichment efforts will proceed unabated within the boundaries of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), stated Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi on Monday. A local news agency reported Ravanchi’s remarks, …
Gaza approaches fifty-six thousand deaths as Israel genocide continues
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Sunday that at least 55,959 Palestinians have lost their lives since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023. In the past 24 hours alone, hospitals received 51 bodies, and 104 people were …
UK Faces Criticism Over Government Website Redesign
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom’s administration has faced sharp backlash following a pricey revamp of its official website, which allegedly amounted to around EURO532,000 (exceeding USD700,000), despite appearing to involve only modest visual adjustments. The …
Iran Confirms Continued Nuclear Enrichment
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran will persist with its nuclear enrichment activities in compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), declared the deputy foreign minister on Monday. As reported by a news agency, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs …
Israel Intensifies Attacks on Western Iran
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Monday that it is continuing its operations targeting "military infrastructure" in the western regions of Iran. According to a formal statement shared by army spokesperson "Avichay Adraee," Israeli combat aircraft …
Iranian parliament authorizes closure of vital oil shipping route
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Following recent U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran’s parliament has approved a measure to shut down the Strait of Hormuz to naval traffic, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker. Major General Esmaeil Kowsari, a member of …
JMIC issues warning of risk of US-linked shipping in Red Sea
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) issued an urgent advisory on Sunday, raising the threat level to commercial shipping associated with the United States in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and Gulf of Aden to “high.” This warning …
Russian Forces Launch Missiles on Ukraine
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry announced that its armed forces executed a nocturnal barrage of missiles and self-destructing drones against Ukraine, striking a military air base and a critical power installation. The ministry said the operation …