Iran
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Afghans Returning from Iran Economically Better than Those from Pakistan
DID Press: A recent report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicates that Afghans returning from Iran generally experience better educational, economic, and housing conditions compared to returnees from Pakistan. The report notes that many returnees from Iran…
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Qassem Soleimani: Architect of Power in Fractured Middle East
DID Press: A review of the battlefield record and operational role of General Qassem Soleimani suggests he functioned not only as a military commander, but also as the architect of a new geopolitical framework — one in which non-state actors,…
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Soleimani’s Role in Defeating ISIS: Field Realities vs. Western Narratives
DID Press: The defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria cannot be viewed merely as a limited military success. It represented the clash of two competing narratives: the field narrative, which emphasized the decisive role of General Qassem Soleimani and…
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Afghanistan Leads Iranian Printing Product Exports with 110% Growth
DID Press: Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance reports a significant surge in printing product exports to Afghanistan during the first nine months of 2024. Abbas Zare, Director General of the Ministry’s Printing Office, stated that approximately 23,000 tons…
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Mar-a-Lago: Stage for Tactical Netanyahu–Trump Alliance amid Dual Crises
DID Press: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States and his meeting with US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago came at a time when both leaders are facing mounting domestic political pressure and significant foreign policy challenges. While…
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Iran, Afghanistan Seek to Expand Educational Cooperation
DID Press: During a meeting between Iran’s cultural attaché in Kabul and the head and board members of the Science Center of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education, the two sides emphasized expanding scientific, educational and technical cooperation and making use of…
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Afghanistan to Return as Asia’s Trade Crossroads
DID Press: By planning a railway line through Afghanistan to China, Iran is seeking to revive Afghanistan’s role in regional trade after years of instability. Iran is considering the construction of a railway passing through Afghanistan to China, which will…
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Iran, Afghanistan Pledge to Expand Scientific and Cultural Cooperation
DID Press: Iran’s cultural attaché in Afghanistan and the head of Afghanistan’s Sahar Studies Center emphasized the development of bilateral scientific, cultural, and educational cooperation between the two countries. Dr. Hosseini, Iran’s cultural attaché in Afghanistan, met with Fazl-ur-Rahman Auria,…
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Moscow: Strategic Ties with Iran Entered into New Phase
DID Press: Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the signing of a comprehensive strategic agreement with Iran marks the beginning of a new phase in bilateral relations, elevating cooperation between the two countries to a higher level. Russia said that in 2025…
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Iran, China Reach Agreement on Purchase of J-10 Fighter Jets
DID Press: Iran and China have reached an agreement on the purchase of 30 to 40 J-10 fighter jets following extensive and intensive negotiations, according to reports. Based on credible unofficial sources, talks between Tehran and Beijing over the acquisition…
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