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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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Afghanistan
Taliban Minister Urges Muslim Nations to Stand with Iran Against US and Israel
DID Press: Molavi Abdul Kabir, Taliban’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, called on Islamic countries to take a firm stance against recent U.S. and Israeli actions targeting Iran, describing these attacks as escalating regional tensions. Speaking during Eid al-Fitr celebrations,…
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Development
Iran Claims Historic Downing of US F-35 Using “Majid” Thermal-Guided Missile
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reportedly shot down a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter over central Iranian airspace using its short-range, thermal-guided surface-to-air missile system, known as Majid (AD-08). Multiple sources confirm the strike was successful, marking a…
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Government
NYC Mayor Extends Nowruz Greetings, Voices Opposition to War with Iran
DID Press: Zohran Mamdani extended Nowruz greetings to Iranian Americans, calling it an honor to celebrate the Persian New Year alongside the community in New York City. In a message posted on X, Mamdani said: “Happy Nowruz to all Iranian…
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