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Press releases published on June 15, 2025
Israel Says Iran Crossed Red Lines
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, declared that Tehran’s retaliatory missile strikes had “crossed red lines,” promising that Iran would pay “a very heavy price” for its conduct. His comments came in the wake of a major escalation between the …
Iraq Warns Tensions May Push Oil Prices
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid rising strain in the Middle East, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has cautioned that a potential shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz might cause crude oil prices to soar as high as USD300 per barrel. This warning came during a telephone …
Jordan’s Crisis Center readiness to shelter in case of emergency
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Brigadier General Hatem Al Zoubi, Deputy President of Jordan’s National Center for Security and Crisis Management (NCSCM), stated that the center is actively monitoring the country’s security, energy, food, and health sectors. He emphasized …
US forces are pulled out of military bases in Syria
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) US military forces have unexpectedly exited two significant bases in Syria’s eastern Deir ez-Zor province, marking one of the largest repositionings of American forces in northeastern Syria to date, according to monitoring sources. The troop …
Sixteen civilians die from CCHF fever in Iraq
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Since the start of this year, Iraq has seen 16 deaths linked to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), according to health officials. The Iraqi Health Ministry reported a total of 107 confirmed cases nationwide, with the southern province of Dhi …
Kremlin Addresses Israeli Strike on Iran
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has voiced its "concern and condemnation" over the recent surge in hostilities between Israel and Iran, Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov announced, reacting to the Israeli offensive. On Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) executed a …
Japan’s PM Denounces Israel’s Airstrikes on Iran as “Totally Intolerable”
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sharply criticized Israel’s recent military assaults on Iran, labeling the attacks “totally intolerable” and “extremely regrettable” amid rising tensions in the region. “Any actions that could further …
Trump Verbally Attacks Fed Chair Powell
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he would not dismiss Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, despite frequently censuring him for not reducing interest rates. Speaking from the White House, Trump remarked, "I would like …
Trump Blames Iran for Israeli Attacks
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump asserted that Washington had offered Tehran “chance after chance to make a deal” concerning its nuclear ambitions. He implied that the recent Israeli bombardments on the Islamic Republic were the consequence of …
Israel Orders Iranian Evacuation Near Arms Sites
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Israel announced a directive for Iranians residing in proximity to arms production sites, urging them to vacate immediately due to anticipated aerial assaults. Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee declared in a statement shared in both …
Iran Signals Halt to Strikes if Israel Stops Its Assaults
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday that Iran is prepared to end its retaliatory attacks against Israel—if Israel first stops its military actions targeting Iran. Addressing a group of foreign diplomats in Tehran, Araghchi …
Japan Pursues “Special Treatment” in U.S. Tariff Discussions
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s chief trade negotiator revealed on Friday that Tokyo is pushing the United States for “special treatment” amid ongoing tariff discussions, following President Donald Trump’s recent comments about potentially increasing tariffs on imported …
Iran Offers to End Attack if Israel Stops
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that Tehran is prepared to stop its counterattacks on Israel, provided that Tel Aviv discontinues its offensive operations against the Iranian capital. During a meeting with international …
Iraq Says Israel-Iran Conflict May Trigger Oil Price Hike
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Rising tensions in the Middle East, combined with the looming threat of shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, have raised alarms over a potential surge in oil prices to as high as $300 per barrel. This stark warning came from Iraqi Foreign Minister …
Carlson Warns of Potential “All-Out War”
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Prominent American journalist Tucker Carlson has cautioned that United States President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Israeli air raids on Iranian territory could ignite a “full-scale conflict” in the Middle East. In the early hours of Friday, …
Trump Applauds Israeli Strikes on Iran
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump referred to Israel’s recent aerial assaults on Iran as “excellent” during a phone interview on Friday and cautioned that “a lot more to come” could follow unless Tehran consents to a nuclear agreement. His …
Trump Issues Strong Warning to Tehran
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has issued a firm warning to Iran, cautioning that any form of aggression toward America would result in retaliation “at levels never seen before.” His remarks come during heightened hostilities between Iran and …
LA authorities take into custody eighty people
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Los Angeles reported that over 80 individuals were taken into custody during the second night of a curfew imposed following unrest triggered by immigration enforcement actions. According to statements from law enforcement, 71 of …
Solana Emerges as Next ETF Contender
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The digital asset market is increasingly setting its sights on the potential authorization of a Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), following the earlier green lights granted for Bitcoin and Ethereum. This development could indicate a broader …
Saudi Arabia, Qatar start financial assistance to Syria
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia and Qatar have unveiled a joint initiative to provide financial assistance to Syria’s public sector workers, aiming to support the country’s broader economic recovery, according to official reports. The aid will be distributed over …