Strait of Hormuz
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Economy
IRGC Strike Raises Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly targeted two commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, shortly after the expiration of a one-week pause in hostilities, amid escalating tensions over increased US military presence in regional…
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Afghanistan
Border Crisis Halts Auto Parts Trade in Spin Boldak
DID Press: Trade in auto parts at the Spin Boldak market in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province has slowed dramatically after the closure of the Pakistan border crossing and disruptions to regional transit routes, leaving one of the country’s largest vehicle…
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Government
Iran Warns Against Military Activity in Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, responding to a joint statement by France and the United Kingdom on the social platform X, said that the Strait of Hormuz is not a venue for military demonstrations by extra-regional powers. He emphasized…
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Iran
IRGC Missile Retaliation Targets US Facilities as Gulf States Raise Security Alert
DID Press: Security tensions escalated across the Gulf early Sunday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a joint missile and drone operation targeting US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting heightened security measures and air-defense responses in…
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Iran
Iranian Navy Responds to US “Violation” With Strikes on American Positions in Region
DID Press: The naval branch of the IRGC says it has targeted US military positions in the region following what it described as American airstrikes on Iran’s southern coastline and violations of a ceasefire in southern Lebanon. In a statement,…
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Government
Iran Says US Military Presence in Region Fuels Instability and Division
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has said that US claims of a “lasting commitment to the security of Gulf Cooperation Council states” amount to rhetoric and distortion of reality, arguing that American military…
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Government
Rutte: Several NATO Members Supported US Action Against Iran
DID Press: Mark Rutte has said that several members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization supported the United States’ military operation against Iran, adding that some allied countries are currently participating in maritime security missions near the Strait of Hormuz.…
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Development
Iran, US, Qatar and Pakistan Agree Framework for Future Negotiations
DID Press: Technical negotiations involving Iran, United States, Pakistan and Qatar have concluded with an agreement on the structure and mechanisms for future talks, according to Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi. Gharibabadi, who headed the Iranian technical delegation, said…
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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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Economy
Oil Prices Fall After Iran–US Understanding Eases Supply Concerns
DID Press: Global oil prices declined in trading on Tuesday after a reported understanding between the United States and Iran eased concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent Crude fell 2.2 percent to $77.7 per barrel, while West…
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