Washington
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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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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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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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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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Turkey Facing Dual Pressure from Washington, Tel Aviv
DID Press: Turkey’s balance-driven policy in West Asia has become more precarious than ever, as 2025 concluded. According to The Cradle, Ankara now finds itself both an active regional player and a target of mounting pressures. Syria remains the central…
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Analysis
Why Washington Sidelined Venezuela’s Opposition and Moved Closer to Delcy Rodríguez
DID Press: Recent assessments in Washington indicate that, after months of review, the United States has concluded that Venezuela’s opposition lacks the operational capacity required for a genuine transfer of power. As a result, Washington has shifted toward a path…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Boxer Wins WBC Title in Washington
DID press: A young Afghan boxer has claimed the 55-kg championship belt after defeating his American opponent in a World Boxing Council (WBC) event held in Washington, D.C. Zaki Hakimzada, a prominent Afghan boxing athlete, secured a decisive victory over…
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Government
Trump Rejects Transfer of Tomahawk to Ukraine
DID Press: US President Donald Trump told reporters that the possibility of sending Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine is not under consideration. In response to a question about whether the White House would supply such missiles to Kyiv, he said:…
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