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Afghanistan in 2025: Taliban Consolidates Power Amid Political Contraction, Global Isolation
DID Press: The year 2025 marked a decisive phase in Afghanistan’s political trajectory, characterized by the consolidation of authority by the Taliban, a tightening of political space, and the persistence of international isolation. While the group strengthened administrative control nationwide,…
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Mounting Pressure on US–Israel as Regional Tensions Escalate Across Multiple Fronts
DID Press: The Middle East witnessed a sweeping wave of military and security developments overnight, stretching from Iraq and Lebanon to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, signaling intensifying pressure on U.S. and Israeli positions across several theaters simultaneously.…
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Iran Claims Historic Downing of US F-35 Using “Majid” Thermal-Guided Missile
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reportedly shot down a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter over central Iranian airspace using its short-range, thermal-guided surface-to-air missile system, known as Majid (AD-08). Multiple sources confirm the strike was successful, marking a…
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Pakistan on Brink of Economic Collapse as Regional War Threatens Vital Sectors
DID Press: Pakistani economic journalist Khurram Hussain warns that Pakistan’s economy is highly vulnerable amid the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel, which has escalated regional instability. Fuel Prices Soar – According to Hussain, oil prices in…
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Ray Dalio Warns Strait of Hormuz Control Could Decide US-Iran Conflict
DID Press: American economist and author Ray Dalio has outlined the strategic stakes of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran confrontation in his article, “It All Depends Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz: The Final Battle.” Dalio argues that the decisive front is…
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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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