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Oman Stands in Full Solidarity with Qatar, Supports Security MeasuresMuscat, 23 Jun (ONA) —- An official spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry has voiced the Sultanate of Oman’s strong condemnation of the escalating tensions in the region, sparked by Israel’s unlawful missile strike against the Islamic Republic of Iran on 13 June and the subsequent cycle of retaliatory attacks. This includes Iran’s recent missile strike targeting sovereign sites in the State of Qatar—an act Oman deems unacceptable and reprehensible, as it violates the sovereignty of a GCC member state, contravenes ...

UNRWA Warns of Severe Financial Crisis Threatening Continuity of Its ServicesNew York, 23 Jun (ONA) --- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that it is facing a severe financial crisis that threatens its ability to continue operating until the end of the current year. UNRWA's media advisor, Adnan Abu Hasna, said in a press release that the financial shortfall is not confined to the Gaza Strip or the West Bank but extends across all UNRWA areas of operation, including Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and East Jerusalem. He revealed that the agency is ...

UN Secretary-General: US Strikes on Iranian Facilities Marks Perilous Turn in RegionNew York, 23 Jun (ONA) --- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres affirmed that the US strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran mark a 'perilous turn' in the region. Speaking at the emergency meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) to discuss US reckless attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, Guterres said that US strikes on Iran could plunge the region into an endless spiral of retaliation. The UN Secretary-General condemned any military escalation in the Middle East, stressing that "the people of the region ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from KSA Crown Prince Muscat, Jun 22 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received a phone call from Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The telephonic conversation addressed the rapidly escalating tensions and dangerous developments between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, as well as recent U.S. intervention targeting Iranian facilities. The urgent need to intensify regional and international efforts to halt this destructive conflict ...

Global Outcry Over U.S. Strikes Targeting Iran's Nuclear Sites Agencies, 22 Jun (ONA) --- Many countries today condemned U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear reactors, emphasizing the imperative of diplomatic conflict resolution and maximum restraint to spare the region and its populations from the perils of war. U.S. President Donald Trump earlier announced strikes against three nuclear sites in Iran—Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—claiming these facilities were "completely destroyed." Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency ...

No Abnormal Radiation Detected Following Regional Events: GCC AffirmsRiyadh, 22 Jun (ONA) — The Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced that, through its GCC Emergency Management Center, no abnormal radiation levels have been detected in any member state following today’s regional developments. Environmental and radiation indicators remain within safe and technically permissible limits.The Secretariat affirmed that, in coordination with relevant authorities in member states, the situation and its developments will be continuously monitored through early warning ...

Oman Voices Profound Concern, Condemns Escalation Following US Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear SitesMuscat, 22 Jun (ONA) —- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry has expressed profound concern and condemnation over the escalation caused by the United States’ direct airstrikes on targets within the Islamic Republic of Iran.The Sultanate of Oman denounces this unlawful act of aggression and urges immediate and comprehensive de-escalation.The spokesperson warned that the US action risks widening the conflict and constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations ...

Russia Warns US against Interfering in Military Actions against Iran St. Petersburg, 19 Jun (ONA) --- Moscow warned Washington against interfering in military actions against Iran, as this is fraught with uncontrollable consequences, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a news briefing on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). "We would like to especially warn Washington against military intervention in the situation, which would be an extremely dangerous step with truly unpredictable negative consequences," she ...

Kremlin Warns US Strike on Iran Could Ignite Wider War in RegionMoscow, 19 Jun (ONA) --- The United States should not intervene militarily in the fighting between Israel and Iran, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov today said, amid continuing speculation that US President Donald Trump could order the bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. Speaking at the St Petersburg Economic Forum (SPIEF), Peskov said intervention by Washington could set off a "spiral of escalation" and cause a wider war in the region. Meanwhile, the Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had spoken by phone ...

Murder Toll from Israeli Aggression on Gaza Rises to 55,706Gaza, 19 Jun (ONA) --- The murder toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023, has risen to 55,706 martyrs, in addition to 130,101 wounded. The Ministry of Health in Gaza said that 69 martyrs and 221 wounded arrived at hospitals in the Strip over the past 24 hours. The murder toll since the occupation violated the ceasefire agreement on 18 March 2025 has risen to 5,401 martyrs and 18,060 wounded. The ministry noted that the murder toll among those waiting for aid since this morning has reached ...

China Maintains Contact with Oman to De-escalate Iran-Israel TensionsBeijing, 19 Jun (ONA) —— The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that the ongoing escalation between Iran and Israel is having a detrimental impact on regional peace and stability. Beijing confirmed it is maintaining close communication with the Sultanate of Oman as well as both conflict parties to facilitate rapid de-escalation and prevent further deterioration of the situation.The Ministry’s Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that Israel’s actions violate international law and the norms governing international ...

Oman Continues Diplomatic Efforts to Defuse Ongoing Iran-Israel ConflictMuscat, 19 Jun (ONA) —— The Sultanate of Oman continues its relentless diplomatic efforts to contain the unprecedented escalation resulting from Israel’s military aggression against Iran, which has ignited the current regional tensions.Oman has reaffirmed its firm stance rejecting military escalation and violations of state sovereignty, emphasizing that the only way to resolve the crisis lies in a serious return to the diplomatic path to reach a just agreement and save the region from a perilous abyss with ...

Iran and Israel Trade Rocket Attacks for Sixth Straight Day Tehran, 18 Jun (ONA) --- Iran and Israel launched new rocket strikes against each other today as their aerial conflict entered its sixth consecutive day, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for Iran’s unconditional surrender. Iran announced that it used the first generation of its "Fateh" missiles in this morning’s attack on Israel, which penetrated Israeli defensive shields. These missiles were also deployed in the 11th wave of operations under "True Promise 3." Iran stated that the use of these ...

South Korea, US, Japan Conduct Joint Air ExercisesSeoul, 18 Jun (ONA) --- South Korea, the United States and Japan today held combined air drills in an effort to strengthen their trilateral security cooperation against North Korean threats. South Korea's Yonhap News Agency, citing a statement from the South Korean Air Force, explained that this is the first joint air exercise among the three countries since President Lee Jae Myung took office earlier this month. "The drills were conducted to bolster South Korea-US-Japan security cooperation to deter North Korea's advancing nuclear and ...

Oman Participates in UN Meeting in GenevaGeneva, 18 Jun (ONA) —— The Sultanate of Oman has stressed that international efforts in the field of human rights must be grounded in firm humanitarian principles, free from politicization or selectivity, and based on respect for human dignity, the promotion of justice, and accountability.It emphasized the need for a unified international stance that places human rights at the heart of collective efforts, as a fundamental pillar for achieving peace, security, and stability for all. During his address at the 59th session of the UN Human Rights ...

UN Condemns Israeli Attacks on Civilians at Gaza Aid Distribution SitesNew York, 18 Jun (ONA) --- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, "The killing and wounding of civilians in the southern Gaza Strip while seeking food is unacceptable," and called for an "immediate and independent" investigation. This was stated by Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq during his daily press briefing in Geneva, according to the UN News website. On Tuesday morning, the Israeli occupation army committed a horrific massacre against people waiting for aid at the Tahlia Roundabout ...

Oman Intensifies Diplomatic Efforts to Contain Regional EscalationMuscat, 18 Jun (ONA) —— Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister continued his discussions with counterparts from Arab and friendly nations to address regional tensions stemming from Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory response, amid the ongoing escalation of the crisis that erupted last Friday. These talks come as part of Oman’s intensified diplomatic efforts to contain the regional escalation. Sayyid Badr stressed the need to halt this tragic war, which threatens regional security, ...

Oman Condemns Systematic Practices Carried Out by Israeli in Palestinian TerritoriesGeneva, 18 Jun (ONA) —— The Sultanate of Oman expressed its condemnation of the systematic practices carried out by Israeli occupation forces in the Palestinian territories, which have extensively targeted civilian infrastructure.This condemnation came during Oman’s participation in the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, through the interactive dialogue on the report of the International Commission of Inquiry regarding the occupied Palestinian territories. Sara Abdullah Al Balushi, First ...

Cross-Border Attacks Continue Between Iran, Israel Amid Diplomatic Push for De-escalation Tehran, 17 Jun (ONA) --- The exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran continued today in a dangerous escalation threatening the region, amid regional and international efforts to contain the crisis. Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported today that an Israeli drone launched an attack with four missiles on an industrial area in the city of Tabriz, northwestern Iran. The agency stated, "An Israeli aggression drone targeted an industrial zone in Tabriz with four missiles, resulting in an ...

UNRWA: Israel Preventing Fuel Entry into Gaza Threatens Humanitarian OperationsNew York, 17 Jun (ONA) —- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that Israel has been preventing the entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip for more than 100 days, threatening a complete halt to humanitarian operations. UNRWA today said in a post on X that the health, water, food, and communications sectors are at risk due to the Israeli occupation's blockade of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Strip has been suffering a humanitarian catastrophe since Israel closed ...

Oman Intensifies Diplomacy to Defuse Regional Escalation, Promote International StabilityMuscat, 17 Jun (ONA) —- The Sultanate of Oman continues to intensify its diplomatic efforts to contain the dangerous escalation unfolding in the region and to prevent the expansion of tensions resulting from repeated Israeli aggressions. These efforts are grounded in Oman’s steadfast approach centered on fostering constructive dialogue, upholding international law, and advocating for peaceful solutions as the foundation for achieving regional security and stability.Oman’s active engagement reflects ...

Ukraine Recovers Bodies of 1200 of Its Citizens Who Fell During War with RussiaKyiv, 15 Jun (ONA) --- Ukraine announced today that it has received the bodies of 1,200 Ukrainian citizens from the Russian side, which include military personnel. This development comes as part of a bilateral exchange of prisoners of war and the dead, in accordance with an agreement struck between both countries in Istanbul earlier this month during peace talks.--- Ends/Khalid ...

Murder Toll from Israeli Aggression on Gaza Reaches 55,362 MartyrsGaza, 15 Jun (ONA) --- The murder toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023, has reached 55,362 martyrs and 128,741 wounded. The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported today that 65 martyrs, including 8 recovered martyrs, and 315 injured individuals arrived at hospitals in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. The total number of casualties recorded since the Israeli occupation violated the ceasefire agreement on 18 March 2025 reached 5,071 martyrs and 16,700 injured. The report added ...

Oman, Germany Explore Enhancing Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions Muscat, 15 Jun (ONA) --- Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received here today Dr. Johann David Wadephul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The two sides explored opportunities to expand economic cooperation, with particular focus on renewable energy initiatives. On the political front, the two sides exchanged views on the serious tensions currently gripping the region due to Israel’s military aggression against the ...

Foreign Minister Continues Holding Consultations with Arab, Friendly CounterpartsMuscat, 15 Jun (ONA) —— Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi,Foreign Minister held continuous consultations and communications with counterparts across Arab countries and the globe regarding Israel's heinous military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its serious security repercussions on the region.Sayyid Badr emphasized the critical importance of intensifying global diplomatic and political pressure to stop this unlawful and irresponsible act of aggression. He called for the strict application ...

Foreign Minister Receives Phone Calls from Regional, International CounterpartsMuscat, 14 Jun (ONA) —- A series of phone calls continued between Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and a number of counterparts across the region and the globe. The phone calls come as part of the ongoing diplomatic efforts to contain the dangerous military escalation and tensions in the region, triggered by Israel’s direct attacks on Iranian territory since the early hours of Friday morning.Over these calls, Sayyid Badr underscored the importance of halting the aggression and deterring the ...

Oman Strongly Condemns Israeli Military Aggression against IranMuscat, 13 Jun (ONA) —- The Sultanate of Oman has strongly condemned the heinous military aggression carried out by Israel against the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which targeted sovereign facilities and resulted in casualties. Oman considers this act a dangerous and reckless escalation that constitutes a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and principles of international law. This represents unacceptable and continuing aggressive behavior that undermines the foundations of regional stability.In a ...

Murder Toll Due to Israeli Genocide Against Gaza Rises to 55,207Gaza, 12 Jun (ONA) --- The murder toll due to the ongoing Israeli genocide against the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023, has risen to 55,207 martyrs, in addition to 127,821 wounded. In a statement today, the Ministry of Health in Gaza said that the number of martyrs who arrived at hospitals in the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours reached 103 martyrs, in addition to 427 wounded. It noted that the murder toll and injuries recorded since the occupation violated the ceasefire agreement on 18 March 2025 have reached 4,924 martyrs ...

Sweden Deems Israeli Occupation's Starvation of Gaza Residents a War CrimeStockholm, 12 Jun (ONA) --- Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard deemed the Israeli occupation's refusal to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and its targeting of aid distribution sites a "war crime," stressing that these practices cause civilian starvation. During a press conference, Stenergard today said that using the starvation of civilians as a tool of war is a war crime, noting that "life-saving humanitarian aid should not be politicized or used as a weapon." She explained that there are strong ...

Global Displacement Reaches Record High Amid Ongoing Conflicts, UN Reports Geneva, 12 Jun (ONA) --- The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) today revealed that the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide has surged to 122.1 million as of April 2025, driven primarily by armed conflicts and widespread violence. Despite the staggering figures, the agency noted a positive development—9.8 million displaced persons, including 1.6 million refugees, returned to their homes over the past year, marking the highest refugee repatriation rate in over 20 years. During the release of its annual report, UN ...