Lebanon
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Government
Lebanese PM Rejects Any Continued Israeli Presence on Lebanese Territory
DID Press: Nawaf Salam has reaffirmed Lebanon’s demand for a full Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas, stressing that Beirut will not accept Israeli forces remaining in “even two occupied points” on Lebanese soil. Speaking about ongoing discussions in Washington, Salam…
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Government
Ghalibaf: Ending War in Lebanon as Important as Ending War in Iran
DID Press: Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that ending the war in Lebanon is as important for Iran as ending any conflict on its own territory, emphasizing Tehran’s view of interconnected regional security. Speaking at the Parliamentary…
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Government
US–Israel Tensions Rise After Leaked Trump–Netanyahu Phone Call
DID Press: Reports from international media suggest a tense phone call between Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which Trump sharply criticized Israel’s military actions and warned that continued escalation could strain bilateral relations. According to sources…
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Government
Pakistani Newspaper: US Must Confront Israel to Preserve Iran Deal Stability
DID Press: English-language Pakistani newspaper Dawn has warned that Israeli actions in the Middle East could undermine ongoing or potential agreements involving Iran and Western powers. In a detailed analysis, the paper argued that continued escalation by Israel, particularly in…
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Government
First Iran–US Talks End With Roadmap and Lebanon De-Escalation Mechanism
DID Press: First high-level round of talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan under the reported “Islamabad Memorandum,” concluded in Lucerne with both sides reporting significant progress. According to a joint statement issued by the…
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Government
Iran: Final Deal Talks Hinge on Full Implementation of Ceasefire Memorandum
DID Press: Iran’s negotiating team has stressed that discussions on a final agreement cannot begin until key provisions of the memorandum ending the conflict are fully implemented, with Tehran pledging close and rigorous monitoring of the other side’s commitments. Esmail…
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Government
Emergency Lebanon Session Added to Iran–US Talks in Switzerland
DID Press: A special emergency session on the situation in Lebanon has been added to the ongoing Iran–United States negotiations in Switzerland, amid renewed escalation in clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. According to a CBS report citing a diplomat present…
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Economy
Hormuz Closure Followed by Halt in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Reports from Iranian media claim that no new Israeli attacks have been recorded in southern Lebanon since Iran announced a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. However, no independent evidence has been presented to establish a direct…
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Analysis
Israel’s Absence in Draft Agreement Signals Shift in Regional Security Balance
DID Press: A newly published draft of a US–Iran understanding has drawn analytical attention for what it does not include as much as what it does. According to the analysis, the name of Lebanon appears multiple times in the first…
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Election
Ehud Barak Warns Netanyahu Must Be Ousted If He Disrupts Elections
DID Press: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has warned that Benjamin Netanyahu should be removed from power “by force” if he attempts to obstruct upcoming elections, raising tensions ahead of Israel’s expected 2026 vote. In an interview with Israeli…
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