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Sheikh Shafa Najafi Reveals Controversial Remarks by Pakistan Army Chief
DID Press: Sheikh Shafa Najafi has disclosed details of a confidential meeting where the Pakistan Army Chief reportedly addressed a group of Shia clerics in a sharp and critical tone, saying: “If you love Iran more than Pakistan, go there.”…
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Taliban Blocks Shia Eid Prayers in Parts of Kabul
DID Press: Reports indicate that the Taliban government prevented Shia communities in some areas of Kabul, including the western part of the city and the sixth district, from holding Eid al-Fitr prayers. According to local sources, Taliban forces were stationed…
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Khamenei’s Blood and the Revival of Political Islam
1DID Press: Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei can undoubtedly be regarded—after Ayatollah Sayed Ruhollah Khomeini, and in some respects even more than him—as the most significant architect of the discourse of political Islam in contemporary Iran. Years before the 1979 revolution,…
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Afghan Commentary Links Quds Day to Solidarity With Iran Amid Regional Tensions
DID Press: As the annual Quds Day approaches, the call for solidarity in the region is taking on a new dimension. Traditionally a day dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people, this year’s observance is unfolding against the backdrop of war,…
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8 Muslim Nations Condemn Israel Over Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
DID Press: Foreign ministers from eight Arab and Muslim countries have condemned Israel for keeping the Al-Aqsa Mosque closed during the holy month of Ramadan, calling the move a clear violation of international law. According to a joint statement issued…
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Catholic Priest Killed by Israeli Tank Fire in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: A Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest, Pierre Al-Rahi, was killed after Israeli tank fire struck the village of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon. According to OSV News, the priest was targeted after reportedly refusing an order from Israel’s forces to…
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Calligraphy Exhibition Showcasing Quranic Verses Opens in Herat
DID Press: A calligraphy exhibition titled “Manifestation of the Divine Word” has opened in Herat to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Organized by the Herat Calligraphers Association, the exhibition features more than 100 calligraphy artworks displaying verses from the…
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Palestinian Ulama Council Pledges Allegiance to Iran’s New Leader
DID Press: Sheikh Hussein Qassem, head of the Palestinian Council of Ulama, announced that the council has formally pledged allegiance to Ayatollah Sayed Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed leader. In a statement, Sheikh Qassem emphasized that this pledge renews the…
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Pakistan Defense Minister Calls for End to Political Use of Religion
DID Press: Khawaja Asif has urged an end to the politicization of religion, warning that its long-term use as a political tool has created deep divisions within Pakistan. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Asif criticized what he…
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Balkh Clerics Honor Martyred Leader, Call His Path One of Awakening for Oppressed
DID Press: A large-scale memorial ceremony for the late Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei was held at the Sultaniyah Grand Mosque, drawing scholars, religious leaders, and diverse segments of the public. Participants mourned the leader’s passing while emphasizing his key role…
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