Security
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Iran–US Temporary Truce Opens Strategic Window for Energy and Transit Stability in Eurasia
DID Press: A two-week ceasefire between Iran and United States, while appearing to be a short pause in the cycle of tensions in the Middle East, carries broader implications for the countries of Central Asia. The region, which in recent…
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Taliban FM, Turkish Diplomat Discuss Urumqi Talks and Regional Developments
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, foreign minister of the Taliban administration, met with Sadin Ayyildiz, chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of Turkey in Kabul, in Kabul. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on regional developments and the negotiations…
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Ex-Afghan Intelligence Chief Condemns Herat Shooting as ‘Crime Against Humanity’
DID Press: Rahmatullah Nabil, former head of Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security, reacted to the recent shooting incident in Herat Province, stating that 21 innocent civilians, including women, men, and children, were targeted solely because of differences in beliefs, resulting…
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Poll: Iran’s Conditions and Regional Deterrence Seen as Key Factors in Islamabad Talks
DID Press: Results from a new survey conducted by DID News Agency indicate that, in the view of respondents, two factors—“U.S. compliance with Iran’s conditions” and “Iran’s regional deterrence power and influence”—are considered the most decisive elements in determining the…
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US Lawmaker Criticizes War Secretary Over Use of Term “Arabian Gulf”
DID Press: Yassamin Ansari, an Iranian-American Democratic member of United States House of Representatives, on Sunday (April 12) criticized the US War chief in a message posted on the X over the use of the term “Arabian Gulf.” According to…
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US Ambitions Falter in Negotiations With Iran
DID Press: Diplomacy is not an arena for bargaining over red lines. Standing firm against what is described as excessive U.S. demands—even at the cost of prolonged negotiations—is presented as part of a diplomatic logic centered on safeguarding national interests.…
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UK Minister Voices Disappointment Over Lack of Progress in US–Iran Talks
DID Press: Wes Streeting, a senior government minister in United Kingdom, has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran held in Islamabad. Speaking in an interview with Sky News, the British Health…
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EU Calls for Independent Investigation into Deadly Shooting in Herat
DID Press: European Union has condemned the armed attack against civilians in Herat province of Afghanistan and called for an immediate, independent, and impartial investigation into the incident. The EU delegation in Afghanistan described the attack as “horrific,” stating that…
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Israeli Media Report Growing Domestic Debate Over War Continuation
DID Press: Israeli media outlets have sharply criticized the approach of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toward the ongoing war, describing his stance as increasingly concerning and unrealistic. According to recent reports and analyses in Hebrew-language media, Netanyahu’s decision-making in managing…
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Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan Calls for Public Trial of Perpetrators of Injil Attack
DID Press: Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan has issued a statement strongly condemning the armed attack against civilians in the Injil district of Herat Province, calling for the perpetrators to be publicly prosecuted. The council cited a verse from the…
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