Iran
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Herat–Khaf Railway Cargo Transfers Increase as Trade Route Expands
DID Press: Cargo transportation through the Rozanak Railway Station on the Herat–Khaf Railway route has increased significantly in the first four months of the current year, with officials reporting the transfer of 438,000 tonnes of goods through the corridor. Ghulam…
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Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan Agree to Launch Trilateral Transport Corridor
DID Press: Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan have signed an agreement to establish a trilateral road transport corridor aimed at facilitating cargo movement and expanding regional economic cooperation, according to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Transport. A Tajik delegation led by Shoista Saidmurodzoda…
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US Missile Interceptor Stockpiles Shrink, CSIS Warns of Long-Term Strategic Risks
DID Press: US missile interceptor stockpiles have fallen sharply after months of conflict with the Islamic Republic of Iran, raising concerns about Washington’s ability to sustain future military operations, according to a new report by the Center for Strategic and…
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Iran Says Drones Targeted US Base in Kuwait
DID Press: Iran’s army said it carried out the 27th phase of its “Saeqeh” operation using attack drones against U.S. military positions and strategic facilities at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait. The army’s public relations office said the…
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Iran Pledges Support for Afghanistan Exports to Regional Markets
DID Press: Iran’s Consul General in Herat has said Tehran is working to help Afghanistan expand its exports to regional markets, emphasizing that the country should not remain solely an importer of goods. Speaking to reporters, Alireza Marhamati said strengthening…
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US Expands Patriot Missile Orders as Weapons Stockpiles Face Pressure
DID Press: The Pentagon has increased the value of its long-term contract to purchase Patriot interceptor missiles from Lockheed Martin to nearly $59 billion, a move that highlights growing demand to strengthen U.S. air defense reserves, according to The Wall…
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Afghanistan Invites Iranian Investors to Expand Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Afghanistan has invited Iranian investors to explore investment opportunities in joint economic projects, seeking to deepen trade and economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries. The invitation was made by Kamaluddin Tawhidi, head of the Afghanistan-Iran Joint Chamber…
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IRGC Warn of ‘Severe Response’ Against Countries Supporting US
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that countries involved in supporting what it called “aggression” would face a “severe response,” while claiming full control over maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz. In its statement No.…
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Afghan Photographers Showcase Iran-Themed Exhibition in Herat
DID Press: A three-day photography exhibition titled “One Sun, A Thousand Flags” has opened at the cultural section of the Iranian Consulate in Herat, featuring works by Afghan photographers and journalists. The opening ceremony was attended by religious scholars, cultural…
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Brent Oil Jumps 6.7% as Middle East Tensions Escalate
DID Press: Brent crude climbed 6.7% to $87.55 per barrel after renewed military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supplies. Market sentiment was driven by fears that the escalating regional…
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