Iran
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Iran on Verge of Becoming the World’s Leading Drone Power
DID Press: Global Journal, citing an Israeli intelligence source, reports that Iran is producing around 400 Shahed drones per day and currently possesses more than 80,000 operational drones ready for deployment. The report highlights that Iran is expanding its drone…
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Saudi Arabia: Our Airspace Will Not Be Used for Any Attack on Iran
DID Press: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has stated unequivocally that Riyadh will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran—a position reflecting a growing emphasis on regional…
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Herat Governor, Iranian Officials Stress Expanding Cross-Border Economic cooperation
DID Press: Taliban-appointed governor of Herat visited the Dogharoun–Taybad border crossing, where he emphasized the need to expand economic cooperation and resolve customs-related challenges between Iran and Afghanistan. Ahmad Islam Jar, the Taliban governor of Herat, traveled to the Dogharoun–Taybad…
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The Atlantic: Trump Misreads Iran, External Confrontation Strengthens Tehran
DID Press: The Atlantic magazine argues that Donald Trump’s Iran policy is rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of Iranian society and the country’s political structure, ultimately working to the advantage of the Islamic Republic. The analysis notes that when Trump…
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Iran, Japan express sympathy to families of victims of severe cold in Afghanistan
DID Press: Iranian Embassy in Kabul issued a message expressing condolences over the deaths of a number of Afghan citizens following heavy snowfall, storms and severe cold in several provinces, and expressed sympathy with the families of the victims and…
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UN Highlights Iran’s Constructive Role in Afghanistan Stability
DID Press: UN underscored Iran’s regional role in supporting stability in Afghanistan, following a meeting between UN Deputy Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Alireza Beikdeli, Chargé d’Affaires at the Iranian Embassy in Kabul. During the discussions, the two sides reviewed UNAMA’s…
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Pakistan Rejects Any Foreign Interference in Iran’s Internal Affairs
DID Press: Pakistan strongly opposed any foreign intervention in Iran’s internal affairs, saying Tehran’s security and stability are vital for the entire region. Speaking at a press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Pakistan firmly rejects…
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Milak Border Upgraded: Truck Traffic Capacity Doubles, Boosting Iran-Afghanistan Trade
DID Press: The capacity for cargo trucks crossing the Milak border between Iran and Afghanistan has doubled with the opening of a new route, the Iranian Embassy in Kabul announced. The expansion aims to facilitate the movement of transport fleets,…
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Following Border Closure with Pakistan: Iran’s Exports to Afghanistan Rise via Mahirud Customs
DID Press: Following the closure of Afghanistan’s trade borders with Pakistan, the Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi (Mahirud) Customs in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province has witnessed a significant boost in trade exchanges and exports to Afghanistan. As Afghanistan’s commercial routes…
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Reuters: Afghanistan Trade Proves Resilient in 2025 via Iran, Central Asia Routes
DID Press: Afghanistan’s trade in 2025 remained broadly stable despite repeated closures of border crossings with Pakistan, according to new figures from the Ministry of Commerce, cited by Reuters. The data show that Afghan traders increasingly relied on alternative corridors…
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