Security
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Government
Lebanese Cabinet Backs Down; Hezbollah Disarmament Remains Only on Paper
DID Press: Unprecedented meeting of Lebanon’s cabinet on the sensitive issue of Hezbollah’s weapons—contrary to Western expectations and those of some domestic factions—ended without any executive decision. The session, held Tuesday evening under U.S. pressure and within the framework of…
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Government
Security Talks Between Jolani Delegation and Pakistani Officials in Islamabad
DID Press: A delegation from the Ministry of Interior of the Jolani government has recently made an official visit to Pakistan to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the area of security. According to official statements, the delegation, led by Ziyad…
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Economy & Development
Tehran–Islamabad; Two Muslim Countries Seeking Shared Future
DID Press: Express Tribune in its Editorial argued that the two-day debut visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan was widely seen as a fence-mending exercise meant to do away with any of the misgivings that would have incurred…
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Human Rights
Former Israeli Security Officials Urge US to End Gaza War
DID Press: Over 600 retired senior Israeli security and military officials, including former heads of Mossad and Shin Bet, have sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, urging the American government to pressure Tel Aviv to end the ongoing…
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Government
Unified National Command; Iran’s Defense Council Revived After 36 Years
DID Press: With the approval of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and in accordance with Article 176 of the Constitution, the Defense Council of the Islamic Republic has been reestablished after 36 years. This council, as a subsidiary body under…
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Government
Foreign Fighters Integration in Syrian Army: Solution or Threat?
DID Press: With the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in late 2024 and the beginning of a five-year transitional period led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the reconstruction of the Syrian army has become one of the most pressing challenges.…
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Politics
Egypt to Trump: No Privileges for US Ships in Suez Canal
DID press: An Egyptian official responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s request for free passage of American ships through the Suez Canal, emphasizing that Egypt does not grant any privileges to American or non-American vessels. In response to Trump’s request…
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Afghanistan
Mujahid: UN Claims About Terrorism “Unrealistic”
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban’s caretaker government spokesman, rejected a recent report by UN experts regarding the increasing threat of ISIS in Afghanistan, calling it “propaganda and unrealistic.” Reacting to the report, Mujahid said, “since the establishment of the Islamic…
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Government
Iran Wants Compensation from US; Negotiations Only with Security and Financial Guarantees
DID Press: Iranian Foreign Minister Sayed Abbas Araqchi announced that a return to nuclear talks will only be possible if US gives compensation and security guarantees. In a conversation with US Special Representative Steve Witkoff, Sayed Abbas Araqchi wanted an…
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News
Medvedev: Deadlines leading Russia and US to direct war
DID Press: Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Head of the Russian National Security Council, reacted sharply to Donald Trump’s recent remarks about setting a deadline for Moscow, describing it as a “dangerous step” towards tension and military conflict. He stressed that the…
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