Iran
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Taliban Trade Minister Visits Iran to Boost Economic Ties
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban government’s Minister of Industry and Trade, arrived in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province leading an economic delegation. Officials from both countries described the visit as an important step toward expanding trade cooperation, strengthening infrastructure,…
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Iran-Afghanistan Trade Surges; 3,000 Herat Companies Active at Islam Qala
DID Press: Recent data shows that over 3,000 companies based in Herat province conduct their import and export operations through Dogharun–Islam Qala border, now the main gateway for Iranian goods into Afghanistan and a key contributor to the countries’ annual…
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Taliban Spokesman Interview with IRIB: From Promises to Reality in Afghanistan
DID Press: Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, recently gave an interview to Iran’s state media, providing an opportunity to present the government’s positions and claims. However, several key points and evident gaps in his statements raise serious questions…
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Taliban Shifts Trade Away From Pakistan Toward Iran, Central Asia
DID Press: As border tensions between Kabul and Islamabad escalate and key crossings remain closed, the Taliban administration says it is restructuring Afghanistan’s foreign trade to reduce dependence on Pakistan, redirecting imports — including pharmaceuticals — through Iran and Central…
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Afghanistan, Iran Urged to Cooperate on Water Management amid Climate Change
DID Press: As climate change intensifies across the region, Afghanistan and Iran face mounting environmental and humanitarian challenges tied to declining rainfall, rising temperatures, and the drying of rivers and wetlands. Experts say the two neighbors must move toward broader…
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Iran, Russia Urge Continued Taliban-Pakistan Dialogue
DID Press: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call emphasizing the need for continued diplomatic engagement between the Taliban and Pakistan. The two ministers expressed concern over recent border tensions and urged both…
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Persian and Dari: One Language, Divided by Colonial Politics
DID Press: Persian is a language spoken across a vast region covering Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, with diverse dialectal branches such as Iranian Persian, Afghan Persian (Dari), and Tajik Persian. The differences among these varieties are mainly limited to local…
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Iran, Pakistan to Co-Produce Global Film on Allama Iqbal
DID Press: Cultural officials from Iran and Pakistan are moving forward with plans to co-produce an international film about the life and philosophy of renowned Muslim poet and thinker Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The project aims to introduce Iqbal’s life, ideas,…
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Politico: Iran Warns next Strike “Finish Off” Israel
DID Press: Iran warned that its next military response to Israel could be “decisive” and “finish the job” if Israel strikes again, Politico reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Tensions between Iran and Israel have intensified after recent exchanges…
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Iran Launches Work Visa Registration for Foreign Labor
DID Press: Iran’s Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has opened registration for a “worker visa” program aimed at addressing labor shortages in certain professions and organizing employment for foreign workers. The General Directorate for Foreign Employment under the…
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