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China Calls on Nationals Again to Avoid Traveling to Iran
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, China reiterated its warning to citizens against traveling to Iran, even as a fragile ceasefire remains in effect between Tehran and Israel, according to state media reports. The Chinese Embassy in Iran issued a notice...
China asks its people to not travel to Iran despite ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) China has once again urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Iran, despite a ceasefire currently in place between Tehran and Israel, as reported by state-run media on Wednesday. According to a news agency, the Chinese Embassy in Iran...
Agencies release fact sheet on potential of malicious activity by Iranian cyber actors
American Hospital Association
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July 2, 2025
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center and the National Security Agency June 30 released a fact sheet on Iranian-affiliated cyber actors who may target U.S. devices and networks due to...
U.S. Embassy in Qatar Removes Travel Ban to Al Udeid Air Base
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has removed travel restrictions to the Al Udeid Air Base, located near Doha, the State Department announced on Thursday. "Embassy personnel may resume normal access, and we no longer recommend limiting...
Russia, Iran continue direct trips
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has lifted its temporary flight ban over Iran, Iraq, and Jordan, resuming direct air travel following heightened tensions from the Israel-Iran conflict. The ban was initially imposed by Moscow due to safety concerns amid...
Iran Prolongs Airspace Closure Until Wednesday Afternoon
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran announced on Tuesday that its airspace will remain closed until Wednesday afternoon, a local news agency reported. Majid Akhavan, spokesman for the Roads and Urban Development Ministry, said the decision was prompted by recent...
Iran Warns U.S. ‘Crossed Every Red Line’ with Nuclear Strikes
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) At a press briefing in Istanbul on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the United States has “crossed every red line” with its recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, cautioning that diplomatic solutions...
Trump’s Middle East policy arrives at a temporary and fragile limbo
Middle East Institute
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July 3, 2025
Domestic politics has taken center stage in the United States as Congress struggles to pass President Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan under an aggressive deadline. But July is also shaping up as a pivotal month for Trump’s foreign policy in...
France Condemns Israeli Attack on Tehran Prison
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) France has accused Israel of putting its citizens at risk by carrying out an attack on Evin Prison in Tehran on Monday. Iranian authorities reported that parts of the prison sustained damage during the strike. A video shared on social...
US Issues Regional Travel Alerts
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following an Iranian retaliatory attack on the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the US State Department released extensive travel alerts across the region on Monday. In Kuwait, the US Embassy...
Caught in the crossfire: How the Iran-Israel war undermines Erdoğan’s agenda
Middle East Institute
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June 21, 2025
After Israel assassinated Lebanese Hizballah commander Hassan Nasrallah toward the end of last year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s message of solidarity with Lebanon conspicuously omitted the former militant group leader’s name. Turkey...
MGTO urges Macao residents in Israel and Iran to ensure personal safety and leave the territories as soon as possible
Macao Government News
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June 19, 2025
MACAU, June 19 - In view of the safety situation in Israel and Iran, Macao Governmental Tourism Office (MGTO) calls for Macao residents not to visit both countries for now. Macao residents currently in Israel and Iran are urged to ensure their...
Kremlin voices remarks on Israel’s assault on Iran
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has expressed concern and condemned the sharp escalation of tensions following Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated. On Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a series of strikes...
Hungary evacuates citizens, shuts Tehran embassy
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has evacuated six of its nationals and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran due to rising security threats stemming from the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the country's foreign minister announced on Thursday....
Russia cautions residents against visiting Iran, Israel
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry has issued a travel warning advising its citizens against visiting Israel and Iran following recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. Russian nationals currently in Israel have been urged to leave the...
EU possibly to cancel visa-free travel for Israelis
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union may suspend Israel’s visa-free access to the Schengen zone under newly revised rules approved by EU lawmakers, Euronews reported on Wednesday. The development comes in the wake of Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran,...
Canada Calls on Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Middle East
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to mounting instability in the Middle East, Canada has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens to avoid traveling to a number of countries in the region, citing intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The advisory...
Canada Urges Avoiding Travel to Middle East
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In light of intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran, Canada issued a warning on Tuesday advising its nationals to steer clear of several locations in the Middle East. The alert comes as over 82,000 Canadians are reported to be...
U.S. Embassy in Israel Urges Staff to Shelter Amid Iran Tensions
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid escalating hostility with Iran, the US Embassy in Israel ordered all American government staff and their families on Tuesday to remain sheltered in place "until further notice." This directive comes as security concerns intensify in...
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...