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Economy
Global Markets React Sharply to 1st Statement by Iran’s New Supreme Leader
DID Press: Global oil markets experienced a sudden shock on Thursday, March 12, immediately following the release of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei’s first statement. Emphasizing the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing military…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Warns Iran Conflict Sends “Chill” Across Global Markets
DID Press: Shafiq Azam, an official from the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warned on X that efforts to overthrow Iran’s government are causing repercussions far beyond its borders, creating what he described as a “global chill.” Azam highlighted the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s $14B Trade Shifts from Pakistan Borders to Iranian Ports, Wakhan Corridor
DID Press: Afghanistan’s foreign trade reached nearly $14 billion in 2025, signaling a new phase for the country’s economy despite ongoing political challenges. Total exports were valued at $1.8 billion, while imports surged to $12.1 billion, driven by infrastructure and…
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Afghanistan
Iran’s New Move to Connect Afghanistan to Global Markets
DID Press: Iranian officials are pursuing plans to transform the Dogharoun Special Economic Zone into an international economic hub, In a bid to strengthen trade relations between Iran and Afghanistan. Iranian authorities say efforts are underway to upgrade the Dogharoun…
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Afghanistan
Kabul and Tashkent Eye Chabahar in Boosting Regional Trade
DID Press: As US sanctions cast uncertainty over the future of Iran’s Chabahar Port, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have emphasized its importance for expanding regional trade and access to global markets, particularly India. Following Washington’s decision to revoke the waiver on…
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