Military
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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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Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 72,000, Palestinian Health Ministry Says
DID Press: Palestinian Ministry of Health announced that the death toll from the ongoing war in Gaza Strip, which began in October 2023, has risen to 72,234, with 171,852 people reported injured. According to the ministry’s statement in Gaza, the…
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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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UN Chief Warns Muslims Face Widespread Discrimination Worldwide
DID Press: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said Muslims around the world continue to face unfair discrimination, institutional bias, and socio-economic exclusion. His remarks came on the occasion of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Guterres stated that…
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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 Seize Pakistani Border Post as Clashes Escalate Along Durand Line
DID Press: Local authorities in Khost Province say Taliban forces captured a Pakistani military outpost near Zazi Maidan District during the ongoing operation known as “Rad al-Zolm” along the disputed Durand Line. According to provincial spokesman Mustaghfar Gurbaz, the post…
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