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Iran’s Structural Resilience in Week 5 of War; Warning on Energy, Water, and Food Links
DID Press: Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ South Asia director, Mohammadreza Bahrami, highlighted the “significant gap between aggressor nations’ objectives and on-the-ground realities” as the fifth week of the ongoing war begins. Bahrami emphasized Iran’s institutional resilience, noting that a…
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Uzbekistan, Stockholm Intl Water Institute Discuss Regional Water Resource Management
DID Press: Uzbekistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Ismatullah Irgashev, met with Martina Klems to discuss regional water resource management and outcomes of the “Tashkent Water Week” conference, in which an Afghan delegation led by the deputy minister of energy actively…
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First Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Joint Trade Council Meeting Held in Tashkent
DID Press: The first meeting of the Joint Trade Council between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, where officials from both nations signed a framework agreement establishing the council. The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment announced that the…
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Iran Claims Strategic Initiative as Regional Attacks Escalate Pressure on US, Israel
DID Press: A new wave of attacks attributed to Iran and allied regional forces has intensified tensions across the Middle East, with officials and media reports describing a significant shift in battlefield dynamics affecting both Israel and the United States.…
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Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Infrastructure Seen as Strategic Trap for US
DID Press: Recent strikes by Israel on key industrial and energy facilities in Iran mark a turning point in the region’s conflict dynamics, signaling a shift in Tel Aviv’s strategic calculations and an attempt to reshape the rules of engagement.…
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Trump Slams NATO as “Paper Tiger” Over Lack of Support in Iran Conflict
DID Press: Donald Trump sharply criticized the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, calling the alliance a “paper tiger” and accusing it of failing to support the United States during the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump said NATO was effectively absent at…
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Atmar Urges Taliban and Rivals to Set Aside Differences for National Defense
DID Press: Hanif Atmar, Afghanistan’s former foreign minister, has called on the Taliban and political opposition groups to immediately put aside their differences and unite in defense of the country following a deadly Pakistani attack on Kabul that caused significant…
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Iran Outlines 5 “Golden Conditions” for Lasting Peace Over Temporary Truce
DID Press: Iran has presented five core conditions it says are essential for achieving sustainable peace in the region, framing a strategy that moves beyond short-term ceasefires. According to senior Iranian political and security officials, these conditions aim to ensure…
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International Pressure Mounts on Taliban to Reopen Girls’ Schools
DID Press: As Afghanistan begins its new school year, international organizations and diplomats have renewed calls for the Taliban to reopen schools for girls beyond sixth grade. Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, wrote on X that it…
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Trump Rebrands War as “Military Operation” Amid Criticism
DID Press: Donald Trump stated that he avoids using the word “war,” claiming that it may be seen as inappropriate and requires approval. Instead, he refers to conflicts as “military operations.” Critics argue that such linguistic rebranding does not change…
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