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Aden Abdi

Aden Abdi – Lead MENA Reporter
Covers politics, security, and economic developments across the Middle East and North Africa, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Iran, UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, and Morocco. Based in Dubai.
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Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

Hezbollah Anti-Tank Strike Kills IDF Soldier in Lebanon

31/03/2026 - 20:08:01
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that a soldier from its Armored Corps was killed during clashes in southern Lebanon's western sector, marking the sixth Israeli military death in recent ground operations inside Lebanese territory.
Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF)

Iraqi Militia Bases Hit in Anbar and Nineveh

31/03/2026 - 19:53:36
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Baghdad (Diplomat.so) – Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) announced that two of its fighters were killed and four others injured after the 17th Brigade area in Rutba, Al Anbar Province, was struck by what the group described as a "U.S.-Israeli assault" on Tuesday, March 31.
Israeli soldiers advance through southern Lebanon during ongoing military operations targeting Hezbollah positions, March 31, 2026.

IDF Confirms 4 Deaths in Southern Lebanon

31/03/2026 - 19:29:57
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported the deaths of four more soldiers during ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon early Tuesday, bringing the total Israeli military fatalities in the current conflict to ten.
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz.

Israeli Forces to Establish Buffer Zone in Lebanon

31/03/2026 - 19:04:33
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced Tuesday, that Israel intends to maintain a military presence inside Lebanese territory after ongoing operations, outlining a plan to establish a security zone south of the Litani River.
Smoke billows as an Israeli airstrike violently strikes a town in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Attacks IDF Troops in Southern Lebanon

29/03/2026 - 23:56:04
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) – The Lebanese Hezbollah armed group said its "Islamic Resistance" fighters launched multiple attacks on Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) positions and vehicles across southern Lebanon on Sunday, targeting sites in al-Qantara, Deir Siriane, al-Qouzah, Hula, Beit Leef, and…
Smoke rises in massive plumes from an airstrike site in Tehran.

Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate with Missile Strikes

29/03/2026 - 23:41:46
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Sunday, that an Iranian ballistic missile struck the Neot Hovav industrial zone near Be'er Sheva in southern Israel, causing significant damage to a chemical storage facility and prompting emergency operations to contain potential…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel Expands Buffer Zone to Counter Hezbollah Threat

29/03/2026 - 23:18:03
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to expand the existing buffer zone in southern Lebanon, intensifying military operations along the northern border.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf

Iran Warns US of Potential Ground Attack

29/03/2026 - 22:57:04
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Sunday, that the United States is covertly planning a ground offensive while publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

Houthi Strike Signals Wider Regional Conflict

29/03/2026 - 22:39:14
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Sanaa (Diplomat.so) – Yemen's Houthi movement launched its first reported attack on Israel on Saturday, March 28, expanding the regional scope of the Iran-linked conflict as additional United States forces arrived in the Middle East.
Israeli warplanes ready to fly over Iranian targets during March 2026 operations.

Israel Nears Completion of Strikes on Iranian Targets

29/03/2026 - 21:26:47
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday, that it is approaching completion of its planned strikes targeting what it classifies as "highest-priority" military objectives across Iran, a spokesperson confirmed.
Israeli troops stationed at the Lebanon border amid rising tensions.

Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon Clash

27/03/2026 - 08:32:07
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israeli Army reported Thursday, that a reservist soldier was killed and two officers along with two other soldiers were wounded during clashes with Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah

Hezbollah Launches 94 Attacks Across Israel

27/03/2026 - 08:25:02
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) - Hezbollah reported carrying out 94 military operations against Israeli targets across northern Israel and disputed border areas on Thursday, marking one of the group's most extensive single-day escalations in recent months.
Abdul Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement.

Houthis Threaten Military Action Over Regional Escalation

27/03/2026 - 07:40:26
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Sanaa (Diplomat.so) - Abdul Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement, said Thursday, that the group would initiate military action if developments in the regional conflict require it, reaffirming support for Iran.
Tehran residents remain resilient despite ongoing strikes, as U.S. and Israeli operations targeting Iranian political and military figures reportedly involve between 8 and 20 munitions per strike, causing widespread destruction and civilian casualties.

Tehran Mourns as Airstrikes Enter Day 28

27/03/2026 - 07:10:56
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Residents of western Tehran and members of Sharif University of Technology gathered in the Marzdaran neighborhood on the night of March 26, to mourn the death of a former professor and to protest the continuing impact of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes across Iran. According to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel Kills Iranian Target in Nationwide Strikes

27/03/2026 - 06:44:03
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) - Israel's Ministry of Defence announced Thursday that its military conducted coordinated airstrikes across Iran, including the targeted killing of Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC‑Navy), in Bandar Abbas overnight…
Kharg Island, Iran.

Iran Deploys Troops, Mines to Kharg Island

27/03/2026 - 05:00:01
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has intensified defensive measures on Kharg Island, a key oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, in recent weeks as U.S. military officials consider potential ground operations, according to CNN sources familiar with the situation.
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi.

Iran Says No to Negotiations with U.S.

26/03/2026 - 05:29:39
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated on Wednesday, that the Iranian government does not plan to engage in negotiations with the United States to end the ongoing conflict.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

Iran Says It Is Monitoring U.S. Military Movements

26/03/2026 - 04:46:42
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday, that the country is closely monitoring all United States military movements in the region, particularly troop deployments, amid heightened regional tensions.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps soldiers stand guard next to an anti-aircraft missile in Tehran. Morteza Nikoubazl / NurPhoto via Getty Images file.

Iran Warns U.S. Against Ground War as Tensions Rise

26/03/2026 - 04:40:55
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported on Wednesday, that Sardar Mousavi, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force, declared that any threat against Iran constitutes an act of war amid heightened regional and geopolitical tensions…