Security
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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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Afghanistan
Pakistan-Taliban Trade Agreement: Step Towards Legitimacy or Threat to Regional Security?
DID Press: In a recent development, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have signed a so-called “Preferential Trade Agreement” (PTA) that will significantly reduce customs tariffs, especially on agricultural items such as fruits. The move has been presented by both sides…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan and CSTO; Persistent Threat on Northern Borders
DID Press: Analysts believe the issue of the threat from Afghanistan to the Collective Security Treaty (CSTO) is not a short-term or tactical crisis, but a deep and structural crisis. Nearly four years after the Taliban returned to power, the…
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News
Focus on Terrorism & Emerging Challenges, Pakistan hosts US, Central Asia Chiefs of Defense
DID Press: Chiefs of Defense of the armed forces from Central Asia and the United States gathered in Islamabad and exchanged views on regional security dynamics. Pakistan on Saturday (4 Asad) hosted the “Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference”; a…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan in Regional and Global Dynamics
DIDPress: Express Tribune recently wrote that although the international community is preoccupied with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the lingering crisis triggered by Israeli aggressions in the Middle East, the situation further afield in the South Asian region remains…
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