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Afghanistan
Mohaqiq Urges Calm, Warns Against Social Media Exploitation
DID Press: Mohammad Mohaqiq, leader of the Islamic Unity Party of the People of Afghanistan, has urged supporters and political opponents to refrain from fueling tensions on social media following reactions to his attendance at a farewell ceremony for what…
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Government
Atwan: Netanyahu Watches Iran Funeral in Despair
DID Press: Arab political analyst Abdel Bari Atwan has described the funeral ceremony of the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution as a symbol of the Iranian people’s resolve, saying Benjamin Netanyahu watched the event “from a position of defeat…
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Analysis
Funeral of the Martyred Leader Draws Massive Crowds in Iran
DID Press: The funeral ceremony of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution drew millions of participants across Iran, with large crowds gathering from diverse ethnic, social, and political backgrounds. The turnout turned major streets into mass public gatherings, reflecting…
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Afghanistan
Imam Khamenei’s Thought Centered on Qur’anic Insight, Says Iranian Envoy
DID Press: Iran’s cultural attaché in Afghanistan has emphasized the central role of “insight” in the intellectual framework of the late Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei (Martyred Leader of Islamic Revolution), saying Islamic societies today require deeper Qur’anic understanding to confront…
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Afghanistan
Iran, Taliban Emphasize Expansion of Academic Cooperation
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education and Iran’s ambassador in Kabul have discussed expanding scientific, educational, and university-level cooperation between the two countries. The ministry said Higher Education Minister Neda Mohammad Nadim met with Iranian Ambassador Alireza Bigdeli in…
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Government
Ayatollah Sobhani Leads Funeral Prayer for Martyred Imam
DID Press: Grand Ayatollah Ja’far Sobhani led the funeral prayer on Sunday for Martyred leader of Islamic Revolution and members of his family during a ceremony attended by massive crowds, senior state officials, and the leader’s relatives. The prayer was…
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Government
Trump, Putin Hold 85-Minute Call Before NATO Summit
DID Press: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an 85-minute phone call ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, discussing the war in Ukraine, Iran, the Middle East, and other international issues, according to officials from…
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Afghanistan
2,500 Afghan Pilgrims Head to Iran for Martyr Leader Funeral
DID Press: Iranian authorities say around 2,500 Afghan pilgrims are expected to travel to Mashhad to attend the funeral and mourning ceremonies for the late “Martyr Leader,” with seven-day visas issued and accommodation arrangements completed. Jamshidi, the governor of Taybad,…
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Government
Former Shin Bet Official Says Iran Funeral Showcases State Power
DID Press: A former official of Israel’s domestic security agency, Shin Bet, said the large funeral ceremonies held in Iran represent a demonstration of the country’s state power rather than an ordinary public event. The former official said the scale…
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Government
Al Jazeera Reports Massive Funeral Ceremonies in Iran, Describes Event as Unprecedented
DID Press: Al Jazeera has reported that Tehran and other Iranian cities are witnessing large crowds and the participation of more than 100 diplomatic delegations in funeral ceremonies for what it describes as the late Iranian leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali…
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