Military
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Guardian: Trump Claim on Strait of Hormuz Vessel Traffic ‘Does Not Match Reality’
DID Press: A report by The Guardian says claims by Donald Trump regarding the passage of more than 20 non-Iranian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are inconsistent with available maritime data. According to the report, some White House officials…
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Sanctioned Supertanker Reaches Iran, Testing Claims of Naval Blockade
DID Press: A sanctioned Iranian supertanker classified as a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) has entered the territorial waters of Iran after transiting international waters and the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime tracking reports. The vessel, capable of carrying…
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Sunni–Shia Unity Urged as Essential Safeguard for Muslim World
DID Press: A political commentary calls for stronger unity between Sunni and Shia Muslims, warning that sectarian divisions risk undermining stability across the Islamic world amid ongoing regional conflicts involving Israel, the United States, Iran, and Palestine. The analysis argues…
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Al-Mirsaad: Pakistan Had No Real Mediation Role in Iran–US Talks
DID Press: A reported 21-hour round of Iran–US talks held in Islamabad ended without any breakthrough, according to media claims citing a Taliban-linked outlet. The website Al-Mirsaad reported that the negotiations between the Iran and the United States concluded without…
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EU Advances ‘European NATO’ Plan Amid US Uncertainty
DID Press: European countries are accelerating discussions on a potential “European NATO” framework amid growing concerns over a possible reduction or withdrawal of United States involvement in the alliance, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The initiative,…
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IAEA Chief: Iran Nuclear Program Cannot Be Halted by Military Action
DID Press: Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has stressed that Iran’s nuclear program cannot be stopped through military action and must instead be managed through diplomacy and monitoring. Rafael Grossi told The Economist that there is no viable…
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Mogherini Calls US-Israel Strikes on Iran Illegal and Reckless
DID Press: Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has said that military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran were “illegal and reckless” from the outset. In an article published in Foreign Affairs, Mogherini argued that claims…
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Democrats Move to Limit Trump’s War Powers Over Iran
DID Press: Democratic senators in the United States say they will hold a Senate vote aimed at blocking what they describe as an “unjustified war against Iran” by Donald Trump. Tammy Duckworth, who introduced the War Powers Resolution, warned that…
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NATO Rejects US Proposal to Enforce Blockade on Iranian Ports
DID Press: NATO members have rejected a proposal by the United States to impose a blockade on Iranian ports, stating they would only consider involvement after the end of hostilities, a move that highlights growing friction between Washington and its…
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10 Countries Urge Immediate Halt to Lebanon Fighting Amid Humanitarian Crisis Warning
DID Press: Ten countries have expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Lebanon, calling for an immediate end to hostilities in a joint statement. The signatories — Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, and…
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