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Economy
US Media Confirms $136M THAAD Radar Damaged in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: American media outlets have reported that the advanced AN/TPY‑2 radar, part of the THAAD missile defense system deployed at Prince Sultan Air Base, was severely damaged during Iran’s recent missile strike. According to these reports, the radar, valued…
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Government
Marandi: Pakistan Quad Talks Not Linked to Iran
DID Press: Strategic affairs expert Seyed Mohammad Marandi emphasized that the meeting of foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia in Pakistan has no connection to Iran, and Tehran’s red lines will remain valid until the end of the…
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Economy
11 Key Energy and Water Infrastructure Sites Identified in Persian Gulf
DID Press: Technical and infrastructure analysis indicates that eleven critical power generation and desalination facilities across the Gulf states and Jordan play a central role in supplying energy and water to both populations and industries. Some of these projects rank…
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Government
US Official: Patriot System Unable to Intercept Iranian Missiles
DID Press: A US official reported that Iran used missiles in an attack on Qatar gas facilities that evaded the advanced Patriot air defense system. According to Financial Times, the missiles were highly maneuverable, allowing them to bypass the Patriot…
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Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan Eid Truce, Urges Dialogue
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan during the Eid holiday period. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry praised the positive response from both sides and emphasized that dialogue and…
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Economy
Pakistan Seeks Financial, Oil Support from Saudi Arabia Amid Economic Crisis
DID Press: Pakistan has submitted eight major requests to Saudi Arabia to help stabilize its finances amid economic turmoil and regional tensions. Pakistani media reports indicate that Islamabad has asked Riyadh to convert a $5 billion short-term deposit into a…
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Government
Ansarallah’ Entry into Regional War Depends on ‘Axis of Resistance’ Decision
DID Press: Mohammed Taher Anam, adviser to Yemen’s Supreme Political Council in Sanaa, said the country’s position regarding regional developments is carefully calculated, stressing that any decision by the Houthi movement (Ansarallah) to enter the battlefield will depend on the…
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Government
Ideological Rift in Persian Gulf: UAE Figure Launches Blunt Critique of Wahhabism
DID Press: Tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE—previously visible across political, military, and economic arenas—have taken on an ideological dimension following sharp criticism of Wahhabism by a figure close to the UAE leadership. Abdulkhaleq Abdullah, a political scientist and informal…
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Government
Saudi Arabia: Our Airspace Will Not Be Used for Any Attack on Iran
DID Press: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has stated unequivocally that Riyadh will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran—a position reflecting a growing emphasis on regional…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Clinches Convincing Win Over Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup Opener
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team kicked off its Asian Cup campaign in emphatic style, defeating Saudi Arabia 3–0 in their opening match. Reza Hosseinpour starred in the impressive victory, scoring two goals for Afghanistan, while Omid Ghanbari added the…
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