Iran
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Internet Blackout Leaves 200 Iranian Trucks Stranded at Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Mahmoud Siyyadat, head of the Iran–Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, said that around 200 Iranian transit trucks loaded with commercial goods remain stranded at border crossings due to Afghanistan’s nationwide internet shutdown and the Taliban leader’s policy of…
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Afghan Science Expo Promotes Iran-Afghanistan Academic Ties
DID Press: In a dedicated meeting between Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Kabul, the scientific and executive secretary of the “Afghan Science Expo,” and the leadership of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, both sides emphasized the importance of expanding scientific, cultural, and…
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Internet Outage in Afghanistan Disrupts Truck Exports via Dogharoon Border
DID Press: Dogharoon border terminal has reported a halt in the movement of commercial trucks toward the Islam Qala customs checkpoint due to an ongoing internet outage in Afghanistan. According to Pour Abed, the director of the Dogharoon border terminal,…
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Trump Gives India 45 Days to Quit Chabahar and End Ties with Iran
DID Press: In a new escalation of its “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran, the United States has given India a 45-day deadline to halt its cooperation on the Chabahar Port project. The U.S. State Department announced that the sanctions waiver…
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Poll: Snapback Mechanism Poses Economic Pressure on Iran-Afghanistan Trade
DID Press: The potential reactivation of the UN snapback mechanism could exert significant economic pressure on Iran and Afghanistan, according to a recent online survey conducted by DID Press. The findings suggest varying opinions on the scale and duration of…
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New Delhi Reaffirms Commitment to Chabahar Project Despite US Pressure
DID Press: Despite new U.S. sanctions and cancellation of sanction waivers, India continues to move forward with the development and management of Iran’s Chabahar Port. Even as new U.S. sanctions against Iran take effect and previous exemptions are withdrawn, India…
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Iran-Afghanistan Cultural Cooperation Marks Milestone in Bilateral Relations
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Information and Culture, Shir Ahmad Haqqani, met with Iran’s ambassador to Kabul, Ali-Reza Beikdeli, to discuss strengthening historical and cultural ties between the two neighboring countries. During the meeting, Haqqani highlighted shared history of…
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Pakistan’s Special Envoy in Iran for Talks on Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Special Envoy on Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, paid an official visit to Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials on issues related to Afghanistan and strengthening bilateral relations. During the visit, Khan and Iranian officials discussed recent…
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Russia and China Warn: Snapback Mechanism Threat to Global Order
DID Press: Russia has sharply criticized European efforts to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran through “snapback mechanism,” calling it a “dangerous and illegal move” that threatens international order and risks deepening global political divides. In a statement, the Russian Foreign…
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Iran Judiciary Acts against Hate Speech Targeting Afghanistan Migrants
DID Press: Over past two years, anti-immigrant currents in Iran, through coordinated and opaque channels, have sought to sow distrust and animosity between Iranians and Afghanistani migrants by amplifying domestic challenges and fostering a hostile atmosphere. Among the most visible…
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