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Press releases published on June 16, 2025
Israel requests from US to join Iran assault
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) West Jerusalem has asked Washington to join its attacks on Iran in a bid to destroy Tehran’s nuclear capabilities, according to Israeli officials cited by Axios. The strikes have already hit several above-ground sites, including facilities in …
Israel Targets Iran’s Foreign Ministry in Tehran
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A building belonging to Iran’s Foreign Ministry was struck during an Israeli aerial assault on Tehran, Iranian officials confirmed Sunday, marking a new escalation in the spiraling conflict between the two nations. Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran’s deputy …
Trump Hints at Possible Role in Israel, Iran War
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States might ultimately play a part in the escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, according to United States Leader Donald Trump, who told a news agency on Sunday that "it's possible we could get involved." Speaking with the …
Italy, Jordan Press for De-escalation in Israel-Iran Conflict
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi connected via phone on Sunday to address the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, highlighting the pressing need to reduce military hostilities in the region. Italy’s …
Macron Pledges EU Support for Greenland’s Independence
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, French Leader Emmanuel Macron reiterated France’s and the European Union’s backing for Greenland’s autonomy and geographical wholeness during comments to journalists at Nuuk Airport. Flanked by Danish representatives shortly after …
Trump Signals U.S. May Get Involved in Israel-Iran Clash
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, US President Donald Trump indicated that "it's possible we could get involved" in the ongoing clash between Israel and Iran, a news agency reported. Despite this, Trump emphasized that the United States is currently "not at this moment …
Death Toll from Iran Attacks Rises in Israel
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A new barrage of missile assaults originating from Iran has left no fewer than nine individuals hurt in both northern and southern regions of Israel, Israeli officials announced on Sunday. As per information from Israel’s National Emergency …
Gaza Bleeds: Death Toll Surpasses 55,362 as Israeli Attacks Persist
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Gaza Health Ministry reported on Sunday that the death toll of Palestinians in the ongoing Israeli conflict has surpassed 55,362 since October 2023, describing the campaign as genocidal. According to the ministry’s update, 65 bodies were …
Israeli Attacks on Iran Claim Over Two Hundred Lives
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Health Ministry revealed early Monday that Israeli attacks have claimed the lives of at least 224 Iranians and left more than 1,000 injured over the past three days. According to the media reports, the ministry reported, "224 Iranian …
Erdogan Offers Mediation in Iran Nuclear Talks
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced Ankara's willingness to help mediate a resolution to the Iranian nuclear standoff, according to a statement from Türkiye's Communications Directorate. During a telephone discussion with his …
Germany Warns of Regional War as Mideast Tensions Rise
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone conversation Sunday morning with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to address rising tensions in the Middle East, a government spokesperson confirmed. During the call, both leaders underscored the …
Germany Celebrates Inaugural National Veterans’ Day
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany celebrated its inaugural National Veterans’ Day on Sunday, as senior political figures emphasized the importance of honoring the country’s armed forces. This new observance, created through a parliamentary resolution approved last year, is …
German FM states readiness from UK, France to negotiate Iran
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Sunday that Germany, along with the UK and France, is ready to begin immediate negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program in an effort to ease tensions in the Middle East. “Germany, together with …
Iran accuses Israel of bombing five cars in Tehran
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian media reported on Sunday that five car bombs exploded in Tehran, attributing the attacks to Israel amid a continuing cycle of violence between the two adversaries. According to a media organization, citing a knowledgeable source, the …
Israel Targets Iranian Refueling Jet
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel announced on Sunday night that its military had targeted an Iranian refueling jet positioned on the tarmac at Mashhad airport, located in northeastern Iran and roughly 2,300 kilometers from Israeli territory, according to a report from a …
Iran Rejects Allegations of Secret Message to Israel via Cyprus
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has strongly rejected recent assertions that it reached out to Israel via the Greek Cypriot Administration, calling the reports completely untrue. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, speaking to a news outlet, dismissed the …
Heavy Rains in DRC Capital Leave Nearly Thirty Dead
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 29 people lost their lives over the weekend due to intense rainfall in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, local officials confirmed on Monday. Unseasonably heavy rains during the usually dry season inflicted …
Trump states US might take part in Iran-Israel conflict
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that “it's possible we could get involved” in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to a news agency. He clarified that currently, “the US is not at this moment involved” in the fighting …
Iran strikes Israel again injuring minimum of nine people
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli officials reported on Sunday that at least nine individuals sustained injuries during a fresh barrage of missile strikes launched by Iran targeting northern and southern regions of Israel. According to Israel’s National Emergency Service, …
Boat Overturns in Northwest DR Congo, Death Toll Nears Fifty
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic boating accident on Lake Tumba in the northwestern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of at least 48 individuals, officials confirmed on Sunday. The disaster occurred near Bikoro, in Equateur …