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Israel at War: Regional Reverberations and Political Fallout
Middle East Institute
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July 3, 2025
Dr. Yoel Guzansky, associate fellow at MEI and senior research fellow at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to unpack the military and political implications of Israel’s 12-day war with...
Spain is worried about Iran's halt its collaboration with IAEA
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain expressed serious concern on Thursday regarding Iran’s decision to halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), urging Tehran to fulfill its international nuclear commitments. In a statement, the Spanish...
Spain Urges Iran to Honor Nuclear Obligations
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Spain expressed significant concern regarding Iran's decision to halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), urging Tehran to meet its global nuclear responsibilities. The Spanish Foreign Ministry...
Egyptian President, Zelensky discuss regional issues on phone
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call on Wednesday to discuss ongoing global tensions, particularly the Russia-Ukraine conflict, along with developments in the Middle East....
Iran Signals Intent to Broaden Ties with Saudi Arabia
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran expressed its intent to broaden ties with Saudi Arabia across all sectors, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sending a formal message to his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The communication was delivered by Iran’s...
Iran Shuts Airspace Again to International Transit Flights
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's airspace in the central and western regions has been closed again to international transit flights, just five days after it was reopened, the Iranian government announced on Wednesday. The move comes after the Civil Aviation...
Hiroshima Mayor Condemns Trump’s ‘Atomic Bomb’ Comparison on Iran Strikes
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Hiroshima's Mayor Kazumi Matsui has strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for comparing American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to the devastating atomic bombings of Japan during World War II. In a statement on Wednesday,...
Trump’s government pauses military aid to Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has paused portions of military assistance to Ukraine following an internal review of the United States’ own weapons reserves, according to confirmations from the White House and Pentagon on Tuesday. White House...
Oil Prices Fall After Israel, Iran Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil prices plunged more than 12 percent last week, ending a three-week surge. Market experts anticipate they will level off close to the USD60 mark soon, provided a delicate ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds steady. Brent crude rose...
Pentagon: U.S. Strikes Delay Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions by Two Years
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon revealed on Wednesday that U.S. military airstrikes last month on three pivotal Iranian nuclear sites have delayed Tehran’s nuclear ambitions by up to two years. "We have degraded their program by one to two years, at least...
Israel Engages in Secret Talks with Russia on Iran, Syria Amid Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has reportedly engaged in confidential discussions with Russia regarding Iran and Syria during the ceasefire agreement brokered with Tehran, according to a Wednesday report. An Israeli broadcaster, revealed that high-ranking...
Shipping Activity Rises After Iran, Israel Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Following the recent ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, oil transportation expenses have seen a notable decline, while maritime activity has surged through the Strait of Hormuz. This development has calmed fears of possible...
International Arena Polo Competition Comes to Virginia
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
FIP Arena World Polo Championship, Hosted in Charlottesville, Will Bring Teams from Across the Globe for Intense Competition CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For the first time in its history, the Federation...
Iran’s Leader states Iran is cutting ties with IAEA
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the suspension of his nation’s collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as reported by state and semi-official outlets. According to reports, Pezeshkian officially...
Iranian President Declares Cutting Ties with IAEA
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Wednesday the suspension of his nation's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a move that was reported by several media outlets. According to a local news agency,...
Iranian FM denounces US, Israel’s “military aggression” against Iran
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday, during which he denounced what he called "military aggression" by Israel and the United States against Iran,...
Russia’s military presence in post-Assad Syria: A growing security liability undermining stability
Middle East Institute
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July 2, 2025
Syria witnessed a radical and wide-ranging transformation after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Dec. 8, 2024. Almost immediately, questions arose as to whether Russia would be able to maintain its military bases and political influence in...
China Demands Diplomatic Resolution to Iran’s Nuclear Crisis
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) China urged a diplomatic and political resolution to the Iranian nuclear crisis on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for all parties to work together on the issue. The statement from Beijing followed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s...
Iran Threatens Ukraine Over New Comments
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Tehran has officially summoned Ukraine’s charge d’affaires and issued a diplomatic protest in response to statements made by Ukrainian authorities that appeared to endorse the recent joint military assault by the United States and Israel...
Iran Demands More Time Before Resuming Talks with U.S.
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has stated that the country requires additional time before deciding on the possibility of restarting negotiations with the United States. In an exclusive interview with a news outlet in...