Iran
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Saudi Alternatives to Hormuz Strait Face Capacity Limits
DID Press: According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Saudi Arabia has increased oil exports via the Red Sea and activated the East-West pipeline, making Yanbu the main route to bypass the Hormuz Strait. However, Yanbu’s capacity remains a major limitation. The route…
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Top Economist Warns Iran Pressure May Push US Economy Back Decades
DID Press: Simon Johnson has warned that recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz are creating a form of “reverse sanctions” against the United States, putting significant pressure on its economy and citizens. In his analysis, Johnson stressed that if…
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Bloomberg: USS Gerald R. Ford Faces Deep Operational Challenges
DID Press: Bloomberg reports that the USS Gerald R. Ford, the newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the US Navy, is confronting a range of serious operational problems far beyond the recent laundry-room fire. According to the report, the…
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Sanders: Americans Face Economic Strain, Don’t Support War with Iran
DID Press: Bernie Sanders criticized the US government’s military policies, emphasizing that economic pressures are the top concern for Americans. Speaking to CNN, Sanders stated he will “under no circumstances” support the administration’s request for roughly $200 billion in funding…
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Tehran Source Calls US Messages “Deceptive” Amid Rising Military Tensions
DID Press: A politically informed source in Tehran said recent messages from the United States proposing negotiations with the Iran are part of a “deceptive plan,” adding that Iranian authorities have little trust in Washington’s intentions. The source claimed the…
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Iran Parliament Speaker Mocks US Oil Strategy: “Paper Oil Can’t Produce Actual Fuel”
DID Press: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, issued a sharp critique of recent developments in global energy markets, questioning the effectiveness of what he described as “paper oil” in meeting real-world energy needs. Writing on the X…
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From Hegemony to Constraints: Iran–US War Reshapes Global Power Balance
DID Press: Ongoing direct conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is increasingly viewed as more than a security crisis, emerging instead as a turning point in how the world defines the concept of a superpower. Reciprocal strikes, calculated…
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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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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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