Foreign Policy
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Government
Qatar, Pakistan Claim Progress in Iran–US Talks in Doha
DID Press: Qatar and Pakistan, acting as mediators, say they have made positive progress in separate discussions with Iranian and U.S. negotiators during recent talks held in Doha. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari said on Thursday that mediators held separate meetings with…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Taunts Khalilzad Over Taliban Role Speculation
DID Press: Pakistan’s presidential spokesperson has sharply criticized former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, dismissing his remarks on Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions as biased and suggesting, in a sarcastic tone, that he should continue his efforts if he hopes to become foreign minister…
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Economy
Robert Malley: Iran–Gaza War Accelerated US Decline
DID Press: Former US Iran envoy Robert Malley has said that the Iran–Israel–Gaza conflict is accelerating the long-term decline of the United States, arguing that Washington is likely to emerge as the biggest strategic loser. In an interview, Malley—who previously…
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Government
Iran Says US Military Presence in Region Fuels Instability and Division
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has said that US claims of a “lasting commitment to the security of Gulf Cooperation Council states” amount to rhetoric and distortion of reality, arguing that American military…
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Government
US–Israel Tensions Rise After Leaked Trump–Netanyahu Phone Call
DID Press: Reports from international media suggest a tense phone call between Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which Trump sharply criticized Israel’s military actions and warned that continued escalation could strain bilateral relations. According to sources…
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Government
Iran FM Arrives in Islamabad as President Pezeshkian Visits Pakistan
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad simultaneously with the official visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan, marking coordinated high-level diplomatic engagement between the two countries. According to reports, Araghchi was received upon arrival by…
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Economy & Development
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to Visit Pakistan for One-Day Official Trip
DID Press: President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a one-day official visit, according to reports from the presidential media office. A spokesperson for the Iranian presidency confirmed that the visit will focus…
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Government
Pakistani Newspaper: US Must Confront Israel to Preserve Iran Deal Stability
DID Press: English-language Pakistani newspaper Dawn has warned that Israeli actions in the Middle East could undermine ongoing or potential agreements involving Iran and Western powers. In a detailed analysis, the paper argued that continued escalation by Israel, particularly in…
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Government
Iran: Final Deal Talks Hinge on Full Implementation of Ceasefire Memorandum
DID Press: Iran’s negotiating team has stressed that discussions on a final agreement cannot begin until key provisions of the memorandum ending the conflict are fully implemented, with Tehran pledging close and rigorous monitoring of the other side’s commitments. Esmail…
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Government
Former Pentagon Official: Iran Holds Upper Hand in Negotiations
DID Press: A former senior US War Department official has acknowledged that Iran is negotiating from a position of strength, as ongoing diplomatic talks in Switzerland continue to reshape expectations between Tehran and Washington. Mick Mulroy, who served in the…
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