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Analysis
Muscat Talks and Recalibration of Power in Iran–US Nuclear Diplomacy
DID Press: Nuclear negotiations between Iran and US in Muscat present a multilayered image of a complex diplomatic confrontation. Muscat, calm on the surface yet strategically resonant, has once again become a venue for difficult talks—negotiations that may appear focused…
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Economy
Trump, Xi Hold High-Stakes Call on Iran, Trade and Taiwan; China Reasserts “No Taiwan Split”
DID Press: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a “long and comprehensive” phone call, discussing a wide range of major issues including Iran, trade, military matters, Taiwan, the Russia–Ukraine war, and aircraft engine deliveries, according to…
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Immigrants
Afghan Migrants in Iran Celebrate Half of Sha’ban: Display of Unity and Religious Identity
DID Press: On the occasion of the birthday of Imam Mahdi (AS), Afghan migrants residing in Iran held vibrant celebrations across multiple cities, marking this auspicious occasion with grand ceremonies and gatherings. The Half of Sha’ban Festival, celebrating the birth…
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Government
Russia, Iran, Belarus, North Korea, and Myanmar Begin Consultations on “Eurasian Multipolar Charter”
DID Press: Russia, Iran, Belarus, North Korea, and Myanmar have agreed to start an inclusive consultative process for drafting the “Eurasian Charter on Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century”. According to the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the decision…
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Government
Jeffrey Sachs Warns of Dire Consequences of War with Iran
DID Press: Jeffrey Sachs, a prominent American economist, warned that any war with Iran would be an extremely risky move with devastating consequences for the United States. Sachs pointed out that Israel, both under Donald Trump and within the broader…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan to Face Iran in AFC Futsal Championship
DID Press: Afghanistan national futsal team is set to face Iran in their third match of the AFC Futsal Championship group stage today. Having impressed in their opening group matches, Afghanistan will meet Iran on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 4:30…
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Government
Trump Shifts Focus to Negotiations with Iran, Admits Military Strikes Failed
DID Press: US President Donald Trump admitted the ineffectiveness of previous American military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, stating that the current strategy of his administration focuses on negotiations with Tehran. On Saturday night, Trump reiterated claims about ongoing discussions…
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Iran
NYT: No Evidence of Iran’s Effort to Build Nuclear Weapons
DID Press: According to a report by The New York Times, citing informed sources, Western intelligence agencies have found no evidence or documentation suggesting that Iran is currently pursuing uranium enrichment for the purpose of producing nuclear weapons materials. The…
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Government
US Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Naval Drill Amid Rising Tensions
DID Press: US Central Command (CENTCOM) expressed concern over the upcoming naval exercise by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz, urging Tehran to refrain from what it described as “unsafe and unprofessional behavior.” This warning…
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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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