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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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Economy
Ray Dalio Warns Strait of Hormuz Control Could Decide US-Iran Conflict
DID Press: American economist and author Ray Dalio has outlined the strategic stakes of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran confrontation in his article, “It All Depends Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz: The Final Battle.” Dalio argues that the decisive front is…
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Afghanistan
Robert Kaplan Warns US Risk of “Medium Wars” with Iran, Echoing Historical Traps
DID Press: Renowned geopolitical analyst Robert Kaplan has warned that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could trap Washington in a “medium war,” similar to historical conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Drawing on the concept first outlined…
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Government
Iran Claims Strategic Upper Hand After Overnight Strikes on US Bases, Israeli Targets
DID Press: Rising tensions across West Asia overnight have, according to Iranian accounts, highlighted a shift in the regional balance of power in favor of Iran. Tehran asserted that it not only seized the operational initiative but also demonstrated that…
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Government
Overnight Strikes Shift Balance as Iran Expands Attacks on US, Israel
DID Press: A new phase of confrontation unfolded overnight as Iran and allied forces launched coordinated strikes across multiple fronts, placing US and Israeli positions under intensified pressure and signaling a potential shift in the regional balance of power. Iran’s…
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Development
Iran’s Multi-Layered Strikes Expand Regional War, Challenging US and Israel
DID Press: A series of military and political developments over the past hours has pushed tensions in West Asia into a new phase as direct confrontation between Iran, the United States and Israel intensifies. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United…
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Development
Iran Claims Strategic Edge as Regional Conflict Shifts Power Balance
DID Press: Iran appears to have gained the strategic initiative in the latest phase of its confrontation with the United States and Israel, according to reports and battlefield developments cited by regional media and analysts. The latest wave of operations,…
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Government
Iran’s Nuclear and Missile Capabilities in ‘Ramadan War’ Draw Global Scrutiny
DID Press: Rising regional tensions during the so-called “Ramadan War” have brought Iran’s nuclear program and missile capabilities back into the spotlight of global policy debates. A report by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) highlights how Iran’s technical capacity…
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Government
EU Struggles to Respond Cohesively to US-Israel Strikes on Iran
DID Press: European governments have been caught off guard by the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran over the past weekend, highlighting the continent’s limited influence in Middle East crises. Washington launched the operations unilaterally, expecting access to European bases…
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Government
Washington Faces Strategic Confusion in ‘Ramadan War,’ Fears Nuclear Escalation
DID Press: A new analysis by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy highlights deep strategic uncertainty in Washington during the ongoing “Ramadan War,” following the assassination of Iran’s leader. In the commentary, analyst Simon Henderson describes the early response…
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