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US Author: Soleimani Threatens US Interests by Bolstering ‘Axis of Resistance’
DID Press: American political analyst and author Daniel Lazare says Qassem Soleimani’s role in fighting ISIS and strengthening the so-called “Axis of Resistance” posed a direct challenge to the interests of the United States and Israel, making the Iranian commander…
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Taliban: Afghanistan Moving Toward Economic Self-Reliance, Lasting Stability
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for Taliban government, said Afghanistan is on a path toward lasting security, economic self-reliance and comprehensive stability, adding that the country now has the capacity to fully defend its territory through reliance on its own…
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Flights Halted at Aden Airport amid Rising UAE-Saudi Tensions
DID Press: Flights from Yemen’s Aden International Airport were suspended on Thursday due to escalating tensions between the Saudi-backed government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC). Details on when services will resume remain unclear. The STC, part of the Saudi-led…
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US Analyst: Qassem Soleimani a Stabilizing Force against ISIS
DID Press: Kurk Dorsey, an international affairs expert and University of New Hampshire professor, described Major General Qassem Soleimani as a stabilizing figure in the fight against ISIS. Criticizing the “chaotic” policies of the Trump administration, Dorsey said Soleimani’s assassination…
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Iran’s Preemptive Security Doctrine Embodied in Qassem Soleimani
DID Press: Iran’s preemptive security doctrine, as conceptualized and operationalized by Major General Qassem Soleimani, represents a fundamental redefinition of national security in the volatile geopolitics of West Asia. Moving beyond traditional border protection, the doctrine emphasized a “strategic depth”…
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Al-Marsad claims former associates behind assassination of General Sarie
DID Press: Taliban-affiliated media outlet Al-Marsad has claimed that the perpetrators of the attack on General Ikramuddin Sarie were individuals previously connected to his inner circle and to the Ahmad Massoud group, but who had split from these networks due…
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Taliban: stability in Yemen is vital for regional security
DID Press: Taliban’s Foreign Ministry, referring to recent developments in Yemen, said that stability in the country is a key factor for the security of the Arabian Peninsula and the wider region. In a statement, the ministry noted that Yemen’s…
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Afghanistan Under Taliban: Centralized Authority with Weak State Framework
DID Press: A recent analysis by Pakistan’s Express Tribune highlights Afghanistan’s current governance under the Taliban, describing it as a country with highly centralized political control but lacking the institutions necessary for an effective state. It argues that Taliban power…
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Border Closure Linked to Sharp Fall in Pakistan Terror Attacks
DID Press: Official security reports indicate that Pakistan has recorded a significant decline in terrorist attacks and related casualties following the closure of its shared border with Afghanistan. According to data released by Pakistan’s Center for Research and Security Studies…
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Durrani Urges Softer Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani called on Islamabad to adopt a softer, more pragmatic approach toward Kabul, stressing that Afghanistan is a “brother nation” facing profound difficulties and needs engagement rather than pressure. In a…
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