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Tehran Source Calls US Messages “Deceptive” Amid Rising Military Tensions
DID Press: A politically informed source in Tehran said recent messages from the United States proposing negotiations with the Iran are part of a “deceptive plan,” adding that Iranian authorities have little trust in Washington’s intentions. The source claimed the…
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EU Urges End to Restrictions on Women and De-Escalation Between Kabul, Islamabad
DID Press: European Union has called for the immediate removal of restrictions on women in Afghanistan and urged a reduction in rising tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. The appeal was delivered during the 95th meeting of the Standing Committee of…
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Iran Parliament Speaker Mocks US Oil Strategy: “Paper Oil Can’t Produce Actual Fuel”
DID Press: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, issued a sharp critique of recent developments in global energy markets, questioning the effectiveness of what he described as “paper oil” in meeting real-world energy needs. Writing on the X…
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From Hegemony to Constraints: Iran–US War Reshapes Global Power Balance
DID Press: Ongoing direct conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is increasingly viewed as more than a security crisis, emerging instead as a turning point in how the world defines the concept of a superpower. Reciprocal strikes, calculated…
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12 Airlines Now Operating in Afghanistan as Aviation Sector Expands
DID Press: Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Taliban announced that 12 airlines are currently operating regular flights across Afghanistan, including 10 international carriers and two domestic companies. Officials said the growing number of active airlines reflects ongoing…
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Taliban Release American Detainee in Diplomatic Gesture
DID Press: Government of Taliban has released an American detainee, marking another step toward improving diplomatic relations with regional and global partners. The decision followed a request from the prisoner’s family and came after high-level meetings involving U.S., Emirati, and…
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Germany Rejects Taliban Diplomat as Afghanistan Envoy in Berlin
DID Press: government of Germany refused to recognize a representative of the Taliban as the official chargé d’affaires of the Afghan Embassy in Berlin. The German Foreign Ministry stated that no formal notification had been received regarding any change in…
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Pakistan Emerges as Key Mediator in Iran–US War Diplomacy
DID Press: As the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan has moved to the forefront of regional diplomacy. Islamabad has rapidly—but strategically—become a central hub for message exchanges and mediation between Tehran…
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Hezbollah Rebuilds in Shadows with New Decentralized Command Model
DID Press: Sources familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye that Hezbollah has quietly restructured its command system following heavy blows in 2024, shifting to a more flexible and semi-autonomous model. The approach, referred to as the “Mughniyeh Model,”…
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Mattis: US Faces Tough Standoff with Iran
DID Press: Former US Defense Secretary James Mattis warned that Washington is in a difficult position with Iran, as regional tensions—especially in the Strait of Hormuz—continue to escalate. Speaking at the Saravik Energy Forum on Monday, Mattis said the current…
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