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AnewZ Morning Brief - 24th June, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 24th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated
Reuters
Iranian state-run outlet Press TV has reported that nuclear scientist Mohammad Reza Siddiqi was assassinated in a targeted attack in northern Tehran.
According to Press TV, the killing was carried out as part of an Israeli operation, though no supporting evidence or official confirmation from Iranian authorities has been made public.
The report did not specify Siddiqi’s institutional affiliation but described him as linked to Iran’s nuclear research sector.
No comment has been issued by Israeli officials.
09:42
Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now in effect, urging both sides not to violate it. This came just hours after Iran launched multiple missile attacks, killing four people in the Israeli city of Beersheba.
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Iran missile
Iran missile hits Be'er Sheva, kills at least three
At least three people have been killed and several others injured after an Iranian missile struck the southern Israeli city of Be'er Sheva, hitting a residential building.
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Niger terror attack
Terror attack in Niger kills 71 civilians during mosque gathering
At least 71 people have been killed and 20 injured in a terror attack on a village in Niger’s Tillaberi region, local media reported.
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Iran denies ceasefire
Iran’s Araghchi denies ceasefire with Israel
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says there is no ceasefire agreement with Israel, directly rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s earlier claim of a truce between the two countries.
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