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Washington Post: US Spent $5.6B on Munitions in First 48 Hours of Iran War
DID Press: According to three US officials cited by The Washington Post, the Pentagon spent $5.6 billion on munitions during the first two days of its aggressive attacks on Iran — a figure highlighting growing concern among some members of…
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Pakistani Strikes May Reshape Taliban’s Internal Debates, Afghan Journalist Warns
DID Press: Afghan journalist Sami Yousufzai has suggested that recent Pakistani attacks along the Afghanistan border may influence internal Taliban discussions regarding potential policy changes. In a post on X, Yousufzai analyzed the political implications of the cross-border strikes. Citing…
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Afghan Journalist Detained in Pakistan Sparks Media Outcry
DID Press: Afghanistan Media Support Organization has reported that Pakistani police have detained an Afghan journalist along with two female family members. In a statement, the organization criticized the arrest as part of a growing trend of targeting Afghan journalists…
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EU Struggles to Respond Cohesively to US-Israel Strikes on Iran
DID Press: European governments have been caught off guard by the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran over the past weekend, highlighting the continent’s limited influence in Middle East crises. Washington launched the operations unilaterally, expecting access to European bases…
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Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Destroys Border Base Ammunition Depot
DID Press: Pakistani security sources report that the Pakistan Air Force carried out airstrikes on positions in Paktika Province, targeting alleged security threats along the border with Taliban-controlled areas. According to the sources, the strikes hit several positions, including an…
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Strategic Deadlock in Washington: Contradictions in Trump’s Iran War Policy
DID Press: Recent statements by Donald Trump reveal a confusing and inconsistent picture of US policy regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. Analysts note that Trump has repeatedly shifted between conflicting narratives on the objectives, criteria for victory, and timing…
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US Warns Taliban: Release Detained Citizens or Face Consequences
DID Press: Adam Boehler, US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, has urged the Taliban to release detained American citizens, warning that Afghanistan must not test the resolve of the United States. Boehler stated that continued detentions could bring consequences similar…
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HRW: Israel Used White Phosphorus Over Residential Areas in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Human Rights Watch has reported that the Israel Defense Forces used white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in the city of Yahmar in southern Lebanon last week, a move that could have severe consequences for civilians. According to…
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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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Israeli Lawmaker Warns Netanyahu Would Fail in War With Iran
DID Press: Ayman Odeh, an Arab member of Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has criticized the war policies of the government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that it would fail in a potential conflict with Iran. Speaking during a parliamentary session,…
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