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ExeQuantum and CyberWaze Partner to Accelerate Quantum Readiness Across the Middle East
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
ExeQuantum and CyberWaze unite to deliver post-quantum encryption to the Middle East, supporting Vision 2030 and critical sector resilience DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the quantum era approaches, the...
Putin, Erdogan Hold Talks on Middle East, Ukraine Situation
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday to address escalating tensions in both the Middle East and Ukraine, according to a Kremlin announcement. The official statement...
U.S. Defense Secretary Directs Troop Deployment to Middle East
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that he authorized the rapid deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East over the weekend in response to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Hegseth took to X...
Israel silences journalists by attacking state broadcaster
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military has struck the main office of Iran’s state broadcaster, IRINN, amid its ongoing air campaign against Iran. Despite sustaining damage, the broadcaster reportedly remained operational, as stated by Iranian media. The...
Israel fabricates case of nuclear-weaponized Iran
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Just hours after Israel struck Iran in the early hours of June 13, US President Donald Trump insisted it was “not too late” for Iran to return to negotiations over its nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described...
Israel works on demolishing Iranian nuclear facilities before discussions
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel aims to completely dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and eliminate its future capability to restart it, according to Israel’s ambassador to Moscow, Simona Halperin. The country will only consider negotiations after achieving this...
Turkish, Emirati Foreign Ministers Discuss Israel, Iran
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had a phone conversation on Monday with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates. As per information shared by Turkish Foreign Ministry insiders, the two officials...
Turkish Foreign Minister Joins Summit in Albania
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan participated in the gathering of national leaders and high-ranking officials at the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, which took place in Albania. Hosted by the...
Israel plans to destroy Iran’s “desire, ability, intention” of nuclear program
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel is determined to completely dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and eliminate its capacity to rebuild it before considering any diplomatic negotiations, according to the country’s ambassador to Moscow, Simona Halperin. Speaking...
Israel claims France is anti-Semitism due to covered display at weapons expo
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has strongly criticized France for preventing several Israeli defense companies from fully exhibiting their weapons at the Paris Air Show, calling the action discriminatory, politically motivated, and anti-Semitic. French officials...
Israel hits Iranian state broadcaster’s headquarters
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military struck the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster (IRINN) during its ongoing attacks against Iran. The attack occurred while the channel was live on air, interrupting the broadcast as a female anchor was forced to...
Israel strikes residential area in Tehran
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli fighter jets launched airstrikes on residential areas in eastern Tehran on Monday evening, according to local reports. The attacks came shortly after the Israeli military instructed civilians in the Iranian capital to evacuate,...
International Relations and Cooperation condemns Israeli attacks on Iran
South African Government
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June 17, 2025
South Africa expresses profound concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on targets within Iran on 13 June 2025, including reported impacts on military areas, nuclear facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Reports of civilian...
Saudi Arabia Introduces Strategic Healthcare Vision and Global Partnerships at BIO 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
BOSTON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saudi Arabia officially opened its national pavilion today at the BIO International Convention 2025, marking a milestone moment in its journey to become a global biotechnology hub. The opening – Saudi...
Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian State TV Broadcast
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Israeli military launched an assault on the building of Iran’s official television network during a live transmission, according to Iranian press outlets. A government-affiliated news agency stated that Israel’s armed...
Israeli Strike Targets Iranian State TV Building
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Israeli military launched a strike on the building housing Iran’s official television station during a live broadcast, Iranian news outlets reported. According to an Iranian news agency, the attack interrupted Iran’s...
Israel dominates skies of Tehran
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Fresh air raids were launched by Israel on central Iran on Monday, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a bold declaration, stating that Israel now has "full control of airspace...
Israeli Warplanes Target Residential Areas in Tehran
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday evening, Israeli warplanes targeted heavily populated neighborhoods in eastern Tehran, local media reported, occurring soon after Israeli forces issued evacuation commands to residents in the area. An Iranian broadcaster,...
Macron Blasts Iran Forced Regime Change as “Strategic Mistake”
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) At the G7 summit in Canada on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stern warning against attempts to forcibly alter Iran’s government, labeling such moves a “strategic mistake.” He urged an immediate halt to attacks on...
S-Africa condemns Israeli assaults on Iran
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The South African government has condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran last Friday, which reportedly struck military sites, nuclear facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Iran described the attacks as a declaration of war, while US...