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Pakistan Hosts Taliban Opponents for High-Stakes Talks in London
DID Press: second round of the Islamabad Conference is set to take place Tuesday in London, bringing together several figures opposed to the Taliban and individuals close to the government of Pakistan. Informed sources said the meeting will focus on…
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Pakistan Emerges as Key Mediator in Iran–US War Diplomacy
DID Press: As the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan has moved to the forefront of regional diplomacy. Islamabad has rapidly—but strategically—become a central hub for message exchanges and mediation between Tehran…
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Hezbollah Rebuilds in Shadows with New Decentralized Command Model
DID Press: Sources familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye that Hezbollah has quietly restructured its command system following heavy blows in 2024, shifting to a more flexible and semi-autonomous model. The approach, referred to as the “Mughniyeh Model,”…
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Mattis: US Faces Tough Standoff with Iran
DID Press: Former US Defense Secretary James Mattis warned that Washington is in a difficult position with Iran, as regional tensions—especially in the Strait of Hormuz—continue to escalate. Speaking at the Saravik Energy Forum on Monday, Mattis said the current…
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BBC: Iran’s Strikes Push Middle East to Deadlock
DID Press: BBC senior reporter Nafiseh Kohanvard reports that Iran’s ongoing attacks have placed the entire region under extreme pressure, with many countries losing trust in the US and Israel. She notes that widespread disruptions to regional flights are just…
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EU’s Duplicity in Iran War: Words of Peace, Actions of Complicity
DID Press: European bases supporting United States have become legitimate targets for Iran’s defensive operations. Strikes on these bases would not only slow U.S. operations but also drag European countries directly into a conflict they claim to oppose. This stark…
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Dostum Threatens Taliban Again: “I Can Repeat Dashte Laili Experience”
DID Press: Abdul Rashid Dostum, speaking from Turkey, has once again warned the Taliban, suggesting he could repeat the “Dashte Laili” experience. Dostum referred to his long history of military and political engagement, stating: “My record is clear to everyone,…
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Iran War Shifts US Political and Electoral Landscape
DID Press: The Economist analyzed the effects of the ongoing Iran conflict on the political and electoral climate in United States. According to the report, prolonged fighting and related economic concerns—such as rising energy prices and slower economic growth—have become…
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US Claims of Destroyed Iranian Missile Capability Clash with Field Reality
DID Press: In the third week of the conflict, United States officials claimed that the majority of Iran’s missile capabilities had been destroyed. Former President Donald Trump cited 90 percent, while his Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, claimed 92 percent. However,…
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Pakistan Offers to Host Iran-US Talks
DID Press: Pakistan has announced that it is ready to host negotiations between Iran and United States if both parties are willing. Tahir Hussain Andarabi told international media that Islamabad can provide a platform for talks at all levels. He…
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