Israel’s launch of air attacks against Iran on Friday prompted Tehran to fire a wave of retaliatory strikes on Israel, and some Iranian ballistic missiles have pierced through Israel’s missile defence systems and hit key targets.
Israel’s…
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UAE’s MBZ and Putin hold call as Gulf, Russia push diplomacy on Iran-Israel
AL-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the highest levels, as…
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Iran’s envoy to UN Geneva warns of response if US crosses red line – Middle East Monitor
Iran’s UN ambassador in Geneva on Wednesday slammed US President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Israel’s conflict with Iran as “completely unwarranted,” warning of consequences if a red line is…
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Taliban Ban Chess, Linking It To Sin Of Gambling
June 18, 2025
The Taliban have officially banned chess in Afghani stan, citing concerns that the game is associated with gambling and may be inconsistent with Islamic law.
Atal Mashwani, spokesman for the Taliban’s sports…
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Advances in HIV Vaccines & Treatment Come with Serious Funding Cuts
There is still no cure or effective vaccine for HIV-1, which remains a public health threat. But scientists have opened up new possibilities in HIV treatment and vaccine development.
A Step Towards a…
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Turkish president backs Iran’s right to self-defense amid conflict with Israel – Middle East Monitor
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday addressed the conflict in the Middle East, emphasizing support for Iran’s right to self-defense against Israel, Anadolu reports.
“It is entirely natural,…
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Trump on Iran strikes: ‘I may do it, I may not do it’
President Donald Trump said he was considering whether the United States will join Israeli strikes on Iran Wednesday, as he said that Tehran had reached out to seek negotiations.
Speaking as he watched installation of a new flagpole at the White…
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Hurricane Erick approaches Pacific coast, threatens Mexico with flooding | Weather News
Erick is expected to rapidly intensify and reach major hurricane strength as it approaches Mexico’s coast.
Hurricane Erick is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds, storm surge and possible mudslides to southern coastal Mexico, the United…
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Tehran, Jerusalem Residents Speak As War Escalates
Despite the ongoing conflict with Israel, shelves in many supermarkets in Tehran remain heavy with supplies.
“There is no one to buy anything,” Mahsa, a resident of a western suburb of the Iranian capital, explains to RFE/RL. She estimates…
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Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss Israeli aggression
TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar discussed the Israeli aggression on Iran’s soil in a phone conversation on Wednesday.
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