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Economy
Record US Precision Munition Use in 40-Day War Raises Readiness Concerns
DID Press: Newly released data indicate that the military of the United States expended an unprecedented volume of precision-guided munitions during a 40-day conflict with the Iran, triggering warnings about long-term deterrence capacity and combat readiness. Military assessments suggest that…
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Government
Iran Rules Out US Meeting During Araghchi Visit to Pakistan
DID Press: Foreign ministry of the Iran has announced that no meeting with the United States is scheduled during the upcoming visit of Abbas Araghchi to Pakistan. According to the ministry, the primary objective of the trip is to hold…
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Analysis
Iran Seizes Control of Negotiation Pace as US Extends Ceasefire
DID Press: On 21 April 2026, US President Donald Trump was reportedly forced to extend the ceasefire with Iran, a move described as more tactical retreat than strategic initiative. Notably, Iran neither dispatched a delegation to Islamabad nor requested an…
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Analysis
Iran Withdraws from Islamabad Talks Over Deep US Distrust
DID Press: Iran’s decision not to attend the next round of talks in Islamabad reflects a deeper structural distrust toward United States and growing doubts over Pakistan’s role as a mediator, rather than a mere procedural delay or tactical pause.…
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Afghanistan
Iran, Taliban FMs Hold Phone Talks on Regional Developments
DID Press: Sayed Abbas Araghchi and Amir Khan Muttaqi held a phone conversation to discuss the latest regional developments, including ceasefire-related issues and ongoing diplomatic processes. According to a statement released Wednesday by the Iranian Embassy in Kabul, both sides…
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Development
IRGC Vows Greater Military Surprises Beyond Enemy Calculations
DID Press: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says Iran is prepared to achieve “new breakthroughs beyond the understanding and calculations of its adversaries” as it enters a new phase of confrontation, following what it described as victories over United States…
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Economy
Iran Updates Oil Target List Amid Rising Regional Tensions
DID Press: Iran’s Aerospace Force commander, Brigadier General Seyed Majid Mousavi, has announced that the country’s “oil target bank” has been updated, as regional tensions continue to escalate. According to domestic reports, the update comes amid claims that some regional…
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Government
Bolton: Trump’s Hasty Statements Undermine US Position
DID Press: Daily Beast reports that former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has warned that Donald Trump’s rapid and emotional statements on social media are weakening Washington’s position in its dealings with Iran. Bolton argued that repeated public remarks…
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Development
Pakistan PM Thanks Trump for Extending Ceasefire
DID Press: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump over the decision to extend the ceasefire, stating that Islamabad will continue diplomatic efforts to advance dialogue and achieve a lasting peace agreement between the parties.…
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Economy
Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights as Jet Fuel Prices Surge
DID Press: German aviation giant Lufthansa has announced the cancellation of 20,000 short-haul flights through the end of October, a sweeping measure taken in response to sharply rising jet fuel costs. The airline stated that the large-scale reduction will primarily…
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