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Switzerland Bars US Military Flights Linked to Iran Conflict from Its Airspace
DID Press: Swiss government announced that, adhering to its longstanding principle of neutrality, it has denied U.S. military flights associated with the Iran conflict from passing through its airspace. On Saturday, the Swiss Federal Council stated that two requests for…
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Experts Warn of Severe Economic Fallout in Pakistan Amid Iran–US Conflict
DID Press: Pakistani economic analysts have warned that ongoing regional tensions, particularly a potential war between Iran and United States, could have severe repercussions for Pakistan’s economy. Hafeez Pasha, former finance minister, cautioned that a 25–30% rise in oil import…
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Robert Kaplan Warns US Risk of “Medium Wars” with Iran, Echoing Historical Traps
DID Press: Renowned geopolitical analyst Robert Kaplan has warned that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could trap Washington in a “medium war,” similar to historical conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Drawing on the concept first outlined…
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Japan Declines Trump’s Request to Deploy Warships to Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: A senior official from Japan’s ruling party stated that the country’s legal framework poses significant obstacles to sending warships to help protect the Strait of Hormuz, in response to a request from U.S. President Donald Trump. The head…
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Iran Claims Strategic Upper Hand After Overnight Strikes on US Bases, Israeli Targets
DID Press: Rising tensions across West Asia overnight have, according to Iranian accounts, highlighted a shift in the regional balance of power in favor of Iran. Tehran asserted that it not only seized the operational initiative but also demonstrated that…
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Democrats Condemn Trump Adm Warning to Media Over Iran War Coverage
DID Press: Several senior members of the Democratic Party (United States) and free-speech advocates have strongly condemned a recent warning by the administration of Donald Trump to American media outlets regarding coverage of the war with Iran, calling it a…
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Russians Lay Flowers at Iranian Embassy in Moscow
DID Press: Residents of Russia gathered outside the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow to express condolences for victims of recent attacks on Iran. Participants placed flowers in front of the embassy to honor those they described…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader: Strait of Hormuz Closed to US and Allies
DID Press: Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the third leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open for ships from all countries, but the US, Israel, and their allies will be excluded…
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Taliban Spokesman: Iran Capable of Withstanding Crisis, Unlikely to Be Defeated
DID Press: Senior Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Iran has the capacity to overcome crises and would not be defeated in a potential conflict with the United States and Israel. In a televised interview with TOLOnews, Mujahid addressed the possibility…
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Trump Officials Slam CNN Over Iran Coverage, Demand “Patriotic” Reporting
DID Press: Trump administration has sharply criticized CNN’s coverage of developments in the ongoing conflict with Iran. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, speaking at a press conference, dedicated part of his remarks to attacking the media, particularly CNN, stating he…
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