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Regional “Energy War” Escalates as Iran and Allies Target Key Infrastructure
DID Press: A new phase of confrontation between Iran, US and Israel is unfolding, with critical energy infrastructure across West Asia emerging as a central battleground. The escalation intensified after a reported strike on Iran’s gas facilities in South Pars…
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Oil, Food, Water, and Fertilizer Security
DID Press: New analyses on the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz indicate that the crisis is not just an energy issue—it could simultaneously threaten four vital pillars of the global economy: oil, food, water, and agricultural fertilizers. According…
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Regional Conflict Threatens Central Asia’s Access to Global Markets
DID Press: Rising tensions in Iran and Afghanistan are putting South Asian trade at risk and disrupting Central Asia’s new routes to Asian and African markets. The escalation between the Taliban government in Afghanistan and Pakistan threatens the security of…
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Robert Kaplan Warns US Risk of “Medium Wars” with Iran, Echoing Historical Traps
DID Press: Renowned geopolitical analyst Robert Kaplan has warned that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could trap Washington in a “medium war,” similar to historical conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Drawing on the concept first outlined…
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Iran Claims Strategic Upper Hand After Overnight Strikes on US Bases, Israeli Targets
DID Press: Rising tensions across West Asia overnight have, according to Iranian accounts, highlighted a shift in the regional balance of power in favor of Iran. Tehran asserted that it not only seized the operational initiative but also demonstrated that…
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China Struggles to Mediate as Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions Escalate
DID Press: Military tensions along the eastern border between Pakistan and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan have entered a new phase, with clashes intensifying in an unprecedented manner. At the same time, China has begun diplomatic efforts to mediate between Islamabad and Kabul…
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Strategic Calculus: Taliban Shows Quiet Alignment with Iran Amid US-Iran Tensions
DID Press: According to a report by the East Strategic Studies Institute, the prolonged conflict between the United States and Iran over the past four decades has significantly shaped the foreign policies of regional states. Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, is…
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Turkey’s Air Defense Vulnerabilities Exposed Amid Strategic Independence Illusions
DID Press: Turkey’s 1952 NATO membership anchored its defense architecture in a center-periphery framework, linking Ankara’s air and territorial security to Western protection. The deployment of Jupiter nuclear missiles in Izmir during the Cold War marked the start of a…
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Iran Launches Multiple Strikes Across Region During Heavy Night of Escalation
DID Press: A new phase of escalation unfolded overnight in the confrontation involving Iran, the United States and Israel, as Iranian media reported successive waves of military operations under the codename “True Promise 4.” The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said…
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Energy Shock: Global Markets Brace for Inflation, Recession, and Volatility
DID Press: Rising tensions in the Persian Gulf and the deteriorating prospects for a US-Iran ceasefire have sent global energy markets into turmoil. Efforts by Washington and its allies, including promises to release strategic reserves, have failed to calm investors.…
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