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Close to arming nuclear weapon, we knew Iran was cheating: Israeli Ambassador (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | June 14, 2025 7:33 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Accusing Iran of "cheating and being "very close" to arming a nuclear weapon, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Saturday justified the military operation launched against Tehran, saying that the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to take the pre-emptive action in order to defend the country's very existence.

Not discarding possibility of PM Modi brokering peace with Iran: Israeli Ambassador (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | June 14, 2025 6:02 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Calling India a "good friend" of Israel which also has "a good dialogue with the Iranians", Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Saturday did not rule out the possibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi brokering peace between Tehran and Jerusalem in order to bring an end to the conflict in the volatile region.

France says Israel has right to defend itself from nuclear threats

IANS | June 14, 2025 5:06 PM

New York, June 14 (IANS) France's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont has reaffirmed Israel's right to protect itself and ensure its security during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Israel claims killing nine Iranian nuclear scientists in opening strikes

IANS | June 14, 2025 4:33 PM

Tel Aviv, June 14 (IANS) The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced elimination of nine Iranian nuclear scientists during the opening phase of its military operation against Iran's nuclear programme, which began early Friday.

East Turkistan government slams Pakistan for betraying Muslims

IANS | June 14, 2025 4:24 PM

Washington, June 14 (IANS) Severely condemning Pakistan's alignment with China in the "ongoing genocide in Occupied East Turkistan", the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) on Saturday expressed grave concern over Pakistani Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir's visit to the United States.

Israel slams Iranian media for 'spreading lies', calls downing of F-35 jets 'fake news'

IANS | June 14, 2025 3:24 PM

Jerusalem, June 14 (IANS) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday accused the Iranian media of "spreading lies" while terming reports about the downing of two Israeli F-35 fighter jets as "fake news".

Iran-Israel conflict: Mangalam Group Chairman among 61 Rajasthanis stranded in Georgia as flights cancelled

IANS | June 14, 2025 3:16 PM

Jaipur, June 14 (IANS) Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, several countries have suspended international flights due to heightened security concerns. This disruption has left many Indian citizens stranded abroad including 61 people from Rajasthan which also includes Mangalam Group Chairman N.K. Gupta and his wife. The stranded people were part of a delegation attending a professional event in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Iran says next round of nuke talks with US 'meaningless'

IANS | June 14, 2025 2:52 PM

Tehran, June 14 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Saturday announced that nuclear talks with the United States are now "meaningless" following Israel's military strikes.

Air India, IndiGo issue alerts as Iran airspace closure disrupts flight operations

IANS | June 14, 2025 1:37 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India and IndiGo, two of India's leading airlines, have issued public advisories to alert passengers about flight delays and reroutes due to the closure of Iranian airspace. Air India on Saturday said that it has rerouted several flights due to airspace closures. The airline announced that some of its flights are now operating on longer, alternative routes to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

India issues fresh safety advisory amid Israel-Iran conflict

IANS | June 14, 2025 1:15 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Amid escalating regional tensions, the Indian Embassy in Israel issued a fresh safety advisory on Saturday for Indian nationals residing in the country as the conflict between Iran-Israel escalates.

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Close to arming nuclear weapon, we knew Iran was cheating: Israeli Ambassador (IANS Exclusive)

Not discarding possibility of PM Modi brokering peace with Iran: Israeli Ambassador (IANS Exclusive)

France says Israel has right to defend itself from nuclear threats

Israel claims killing nine Iranian nuclear scientists in opening strikes

East Turkistan government slams Pakistan for betraying Muslims

Israel slams Iranian media for 'spreading lies', calls downing of F-35 jets 'fake news'

Iran-Israel conflict: Mangalam Group Chairman among 61 Rajasthanis stranded in Georgia as flights cancelled

Iran says next round of nuke talks with US 'meaningless'

Air India, IndiGo issue alerts as Iran airspace closure disrupts flight operations

India issues fresh safety advisory amid Israel-Iran conflict

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