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Economy
Baku–Yerevan Lobbying War Exposed in B-Dollar Race to Influence Trump Administration
DID Press: A new investigative report by two Western journalists has revealed the scale of an intense and costly lobbying competition between Azerbaijan and Armenia aimed at shaping U.S. policy during the Donald Trump administration. The analysis, authored by international…
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Government
Deep Divide Emerges Inside Trump Team Over Iran Strategy
DID Press: Fresh reports from inside the White House indicate a growing split within Donald Trump’s national security team over how to deal with Iran, with one faction pushing for continued diplomacy while another favors limited military strikes to increase…
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Government
2 Injured in Shooting Near WH in Washington
DID Press: At least two people were injured after a shooting incident near the White House in Washington, according to US Secret Service officials. Matthew Quinn said the incident occurred Monday evening around 7:30 GMT near the National Mall. Plainclothes…
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Economy
IRGC Says Trump Trapped Between ‘Impossible War or Bad Deal’
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence arm has stated that mounting internal and external pressures have sharply constrained Washington’s decision-making on Iran, placing the United States before a difficult strategic choice. In a statement, the IRGC said evolving…
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Government
Rare Israel–Lebanon Talks in Washington Aim to Increase Pressure on Hezbollah
DID Press: Media sources report that an unusual round of talks between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon is set to take place at US State Department in Washington, D.C., reportedly initiated by Marco Rubio and focused on the issue…
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Analysis
Strategic Setback for Washington as Islamabad Talks End Without Breakthrough
DID Press: Inconclusive end of negotiations between Iran and United States in Islamabad once again demonstrated that the gap between the two sides’ demands is far deeper than can be resolved through a single round of dialogue. In this process,…
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Government
Strait of Hormuz Status Tied to “Reasonable” Deal With Washington, Says Tehran
DID Press: Following lengthy but inconclusive negotiations between Iran and United States in Islamabad, Iranian sources stated that any change in the status of the Strait of Hormuz would only be possible if a “reasonable agreement” is reached with Washington.…
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Government
Economist: Washington May Hold Netanyahu Responsible if Iran Gains Upper Hand
DID Press: Economist reports that if the ongoing conflicts benefit Iran or harm US interests, Washington is likely to blame Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more than President Donald Trump. The analysis notes that many U.S. political observers could argue…
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Analysis
Strategic Gridlock in Washington: Contradictions in Trump’s Iran War Policy
DID Press: Recent statements by US President Donald Trump reveal a contradictory and unstable picture of American policy in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump has shifted between different narratives regarding the war’s objectives, metrics for victory, and methods for…
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Government
Arab States Reportedly Frustrated With Washington Over Iran War
DID Press: Several Arab governments, including two Gulf states, are reportedly dissatisfied with how the United States initiated and managed the ongoing war with Iran, according to a report cited by Israeli outlet Walla and attributed to Associated Press. According…
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