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Government
Mattis: US Faces Tough Standoff with Iran
DID Press: Former US Defense Secretary James Mattis warned that Washington is in a difficult position with Iran, as regional tensions—especially in the Strait of Hormuz—continue to escalate. Speaking at the Saravik Energy Forum on Monday, Mattis said the current…
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Government
Iran Blames US and Israel for Hormuz Tensions, Vows Firm Defense
DID Press: Abbas Araghchi stated that rising insecurity in the strategic Strait of Hormuz is a “direct consequence” of what he described as illegal military attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran. The remarks came during a phone…
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Government
Iran Forces US to Pause Military Strikes
DID Press: US President Donald Trump announced that two days of Middle East talks with Iran were “highly constructive,” prompting the Pentagon to suspend any military action against Iranian energy facilities for five days. Analysts view the delay as a…
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Government
Pakistani Diplomat: Washington Has Underestimated Iran’s Resolve, Asymmetric Warfare
DID Press: Malihah Lodhi, a veteran diplomat and former ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, United Kingdom, and the United Nations, argues in a recent article titled “Lessons of the U.S.–Israel War Against Iran” that Washington has underestimated both…
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Iran
The Economist: US Faces No Easy Options on Iran
DID Press: The Economist wrote that Washington has four possible paths to act regarding Iran, but none of them are favorable for the United States. “For almost everyone, it is clear that the U.S. entered this war with an incomplete…
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Government
Tehran Issues Stark Warning to Washington as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Enters Explosive Phase
DID Press: Tensions in the region escalated sharply after fresh threats by US President Donald Trump to target Iranian power plants, prompting strong warnings from Iran’s military leadership and heightened regional military activity centered on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.…
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Development
Iran Tests Missile Range with Diego Garcia Strike Attempt
DID Press: Iran reportedly attempted, for the first time, to target the US military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, signaling Tehran’s expansion of missile range beyond previous limits. U.S. officials confirmed that Iran’s medium-range ballistic missiles did…
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Human Rights
Analysts Criticize Trump’s Strategy on Iran: “Options Are Unrealistic”
DID Press: In a rare and candid discussion on Voice of America, opposition analysts offered sharp criticism of US President Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict with Iran. One analyst said, “It seems Trump has lost control of the situation,…
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Economy
US Issues Temporary Oil License for Iran, Undermining Sanctions Pressure
DID Press: US Treasury Department has issued a new general license allowing the sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, provided shipments are loaded by March 20, valid until April 19. The move comes amid surging global oil prices…
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Economy
Mounting Pressure on US–Israel as Regional Tensions Escalate Across Multiple Fronts
DID Press: The Middle East witnessed a sweeping wave of military and security developments overnight, stretching from Iraq and Lebanon to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, signaling intensifying pressure on U.S. and Israeli positions across several theaters simultaneously.…
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