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Tanzania begins evacuating citizens from Israel and Iran as Middle East tensions escalate
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Ministry reports that 147 Tanzanians—95 from Iran and 42 from Israel—have been evacuated amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Iran will 'shake' after alleged ceasefire violation, Israeli minister says
DW News  |  Jun 24, 2025

Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also responded to the Iranian missile launch. "Tehran will shake," Smotrich posted on his X account.

Israel reports four dead in missile barrage from Iran
DW News  |  Jun 24, 2025

Iran's official SNN news agency said that Tehran fired a last round of missiles towards Israel before a ceasefire comes into effect.

Iran-Israel crisis: Atomic energy agency chief calls for access to damaged nuclear sites
UN News  |  Jun 24, 2025

Fordow is one of several nuclear-related sites across Iran that are known to have been damaged in the strikes by the United States, including those in...

Israel-Iran war: Trump announces ceasefire, Tehran says none agreed
DW News  |  Jun 24, 2025

Araghchi said that final decision on stopping Iranian military operations would be made later

Key facts on Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base targeted by Iran
Amina Wako  |  Jun 23, 2025

The base is home to nearly 8,000 American troops and also hosts forces from the UK, Australia and other allied countries.

Iran launches missile attack against US bases in Qatar, Iraq
Amina Wako  |  Jun 23, 2025

Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had begun a missile campaign dubbed the "Annunciation of Victory," targeting US bases in...

Could Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?
DW News  |  Jun 23, 2025

The final decision rests with the country's Supreme National Security Council.

Middle East on edge after US deploys bunker-busting bombs in Iran airstrikes
DW News  |  Jun 23, 2025

The US struck Iranian nuclear facilities in Iran, including the key Fordo site, in a tightly choreographed operation dubbed "Midnight Hammer."

Iran blames US for collapse of nuclear talks after airstrikes on Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strikes took place amid ongoing diplomatic talks, rendering any calls for renewed dialogue “irrelevan...

Trump announces US strikes on Iran’s Fordo nuclear site, sparking global alarm
DW News  |  Jun 22, 2025

An Iranian official confirmed that part of the nuclear site in Fordo was attacked by "enemy airstrikes," according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency and IR...

UN: Don't allow Israel-Iran conflict to spark new refugee crisis
DW News  |  Jun 21, 2025

Grandi said, "The time to de-escalate is right now. Once people are forced to flee, there's no quick way back and all too often, the consequences last...

42 Ugandan students, two embassy staff evacuated from Iran to Turkey
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 20, 2025

The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reassured citizens that efforts are ongoing to locate and support any remaining Ugandans still in Iran.

Iran says Israeli military base, not hospital, was missile target
DW News  |  Jun 19, 2025

A hospital in southern Israel and two towns near Tel Aviv were struck after a barrage of Iranian missiles. Israeli emergency services say more than 40...

Uganda activates emergency evacuation plan for citizens in Iran, Israel amid escalating conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

The ministry confirmed that 48 Ugandan students are currently being safely evacuated from Tehran and emphasised that efforts are ongoing to ensure the...

Iran urges citizens to delete WhatsApp, accuses app of spying for Israel as conflict escalates
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Reports suggest the directive was issued by Tehran via the state broadcaster, which had itself been targeted in Israeli airstrikes on Monday.

Kenya issues emergency advisory for citizens in Israel and Iran as tensions escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

The ministry stressed the importance of vigilance, urging Kenyan nationals to avoid non-essential travel, stay updated through local media alerts, and...

The Middle East is a major flight hub – How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict?
The Conversation  |  Jun 18, 2025

Global airline passenger traffic had surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was projected to grow strongly in the coming decades—until instability in the M...

Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran – A more threatening force could fill the vacuum
The Conversation  |  Jun 18, 2025

Originally formed as a kind of personal guard for the supreme leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s fighting strength now rivals that of the...

Somali nationals in Iran consider leaving the country amid rising tensions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 18, 2025

Due to the uncertain security situation, members of the Somali community recently met to evaluate their options. According to Ahmed, the meeting focus...

Spain urges EU arms embargo on Israel, calls for Iran nuclear talks
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

Albares underscored the European Union's significant economic leverage and responsibility in the conflict.

Jordan’s King Abdullah warns Israel-Iran war threatens global stability, urges urgent global action
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 17, 2025

Calling for urgent international action, King Abdullah cautioned that the global community risks moral complicity by remaining silent.

Xi Jinping urges calm as Israel-Iran conflict escalates, offers China’s support for peace efforts
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 17, 2025

Earlier on Tuesday, China’s foreign ministry confirmed that the country had started evacuating its citizens from both Israel and Iran.

21 Arab and Islamic nations condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, warn of rising regional instability
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

They denounced the strikes as violations of international law and the United Nations Charter, stressing the importance of respecting national sovereig...

Trump reportedly rejected Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 16, 2025

The proposal was raised in recent days following Israel's attack on Iran, with Trump allegedly conveying his stance directly to Israeli Prime Minister...

Kenya blames Egypt, Iran, UAE for fuelling Sudan war in explosive geopolitical accusation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 16, 2025

claimed that the involvement of mercenaries from countries like Russia and Colombia was undermining peace efforts and deepening regional instability.

How Israel's Iron Dome and Iron Beam defense systems work
DW News  |  Jun 15, 2025

Israel has relied on its Iron Dome system for years, but with escalating tensions with Iran and other parts of the Middle East, it may begin deploying...

Iran warns of escalation as Israel strikes gas facility, crossing ‘red line’
DW News  |  Jun 15, 2025

US President Donald Trump threatened to react with "the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces" should Iran attack any US target.

Pope Leo calls for 'responsibility and reason' as Iran names two more top military leaders killed in Israel strikes
DW News  |  Jun 14, 2025

Iran state radio said on Saturday that another two generals were killed in Israeli strikes on Friday, bringing to eight the total number of senior mil...

Security Council meets in emergency session over Iran-Israel conflict, amid strikes and counterstrikes
UN News  |  Jun 14, 2025

Overnight from Thursday into Friday, Israeli military strikes targeted nuclear facilities across Iran, including the Natanz enrichment site. Media rep...

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