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Pakistani Opposition Leader Endorses Iran’s Strikes on US Bases as Legitimate
DID Press: Mahmood Khan Achakzai, a senior Pakistani politician and head of the opposition in the National Assembly, has described Iran’s attacks on US military bases in the Persian Gulf region as legitimate. Achakzai stated: “Iran makes one thing very…
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Global Markets React Sharply to 1st Statement by Iran’s New Supreme Leader
DID Press: Global oil markets experienced a sudden shock on Thursday, March 12, immediately following the release of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei’s first statement. Emphasizing the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing military…
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Bloomberg: Trump’s Iran War Creates Rift Among MAGA Supporters
DID Press: Bloomberg reports that President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran have sparked significant divisions within the MAGA movement, posing a major challenge for the Republican Party. Some MAGA supporters have expressed concern that entering a new Middle East…
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Signals Strategic Shift, Elevates Conflict Beyond Battlefield
DID Press: Following the reported assassination of Iran’s Islamic Revolution leader in the joint US–Israeli attacks, the selection of Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the third leader of the Islamic Revolution has drawn global attention. His first strategic message, released…
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CNN: US Officials Underestimated Iran’s Ability to Close Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Some US security and military officials underestimated Iran’s capability to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by CNN. The report said officials at the United States Department of Defense and the United States National…
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Over 15,000 Foreign Nationals Granted Work Permits in Afghanistan
DID Press: Authorities in Afghanistan say more than 15,000 foreign nationals have received work permits over the past four years, according to the country’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. The ministry stated that most of the workers come from…
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US KC-135 Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq, All Crew Killed
DID Press: A US aerial refueling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members on board, according to security sources and international media reports. The aircraft, identified as a KC‑135 Stratotanker, went down amid escalating tensions in…
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Overnight Strikes Shift Balance as Iran Expands Attacks on US, Israel
DID Press: A new phase of confrontation unfolded overnight as Iran and allied forces launched coordinated strikes across multiple fronts, placing US and Israeli positions under intensified pressure and signaling a potential shift in the regional balance of power. Iran’s…
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Russia Defends Abstention on “Biased” UNSC Resolution on Iran Attacks
DID Press: Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, defended Moscow’s abstention in the Security Council vote on a draft resolution submitted by Bahrain regarding Iran’s attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Nebenzia said Russia considered the…
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US Public Support for Iran War Hits Historic Low
DID Press: A recent comparative chart released by Western media highlights shifts in American public support for military interventions during the “early days” of major conflicts over the past century. The data show that the 2026 war in Iran has…
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