Iran
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Yalda in Central Asia: Shared Cultural Heritage Beyond Borders
DID Press: Yalda Night, an ancient tradition rooted in the broader sphere of Persian culture, continues to be observed across Central Asia under different names and forms, offering renewed potential for regional cultural convergence. Marking the longest night of the…
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Taliban: Over 3M Afghan Migrants Returned in 2025
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that more than three million Afghan migrants returned from neighboring countries, primarily Iran and Pakistan, in 2025. Spokesperson Abdulmutalib Haqqani highlighted that returns are ongoing from Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. UNHCR…
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Iran: Disarming Hezbollah a Political Fantasy
DID Press: Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Ahmad Vahidi, rejected recent efforts by the United States, Saudi Arabia, France, and Israel to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing that the scenario lacks practical feasibility and that the parties…
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Yalda Night: Ancient Solstice Festival and Symbol of Cultural Resilience
DID Press: Yalda Night, the oldest surviving festival from the ancient world, symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and represents a shared cultural memory across the Iranian civilizational sphere. From Iran and Afghanistan to Central Asia and the Caucasus,…
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Afghan Resistance Council Condemns Border Deaths, Calls for Urgent Int’l Action
DID Press: Supreme Council for the National Resistance of Afghanistan expressed condolences following the deaths of Afghan citizens from cold at the Iran-Afghanistan border, describing the incident as a stark reflection of the country’s fragile conditions and ongoing civilian suffering.…
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Iran–Israel Tensions Triple War-Risk Shipping Insurance
DID Press: Rising regional tensions between Iran and Israel prompted a rapid reaction in maritime insurance markets, with war-risk premiums for sensitive shipping routes—particularly Israeli ports—surging sharply. Analytical outlet Benzinga reports that insurers are reassessing risks linked to the Strait…
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Iran Pursues Cautious Diplomacy and Border Economic in Its Afghanistan Policy
DID Press: Iran’s policy toward Afghanistan reflects a pragmatic and cautious approach that seeks to balance political restraint with practical economic engagement, particularly along shared border regions. This strategy prioritizes border security, trade flows, and communication channels with Kabul, while…
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Iran President Calls for Faster Border Engagement with Afghanistan
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need to accelerate Iran’s border interactions with Afghanistan, saying many issues can be addressed through closer and more efficient engagement. Speaking in a televised interview about the government’s plans to improve and…
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Iran Steps In to Fill Pakistan’s Drug Gap in Afghanistan
DID Press: Following a complete halt in medicine imports from Pakistan, Taliban government announced expanded cooperation with Iranian pharmaceutical companies to meet Afghanistan’s healthcare needs. Noor Jalal Jalali, Taliban acting Minister of Public Health, said the shortage of medicines in…
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Iran Formally Invites Taliban FM to Tehran
DID Press: Iran has formally invited Taliban’s acting foreign minister to visit Tehran, signaling continued engagement between the two sides despite Afghanistan’s unresolved international status. According to the report, Amir Khan Muttaqi received the official invitation during a meeting with…
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