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Iranian IRGC Intelligence Chief Killed in Tehran Strike

07/04/2026 - 04:42:50
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Israel's government confirmed on Monday, the targeted killing of Majid Khademi, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization, in Tehran, Iran, attributing the operation to coordinated Israeli-American efforts.
The Israeli nuclear facility in the Negev Dest outside Dimona is seen in 2000. | JIM HOLLANDER / VIA REUTERS

Ukraine Claims Russia Gave Iran List of Israel Energy Sites

07/04/2026 - 04:14:45
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – Russian military intelligence provided Iranian authorities with a detailed list of 55 critical energy infrastructure targets in Israel on Monday, according to Ukrainian intelligence sources cited by The Jerusalem Post.
Iran launches multiple missiles toward Israel, smoke trails visible over northern cities.

Iran, Israel Exchange Strikes Across Tehran and Haifa

06/04/2026 - 11:03:29
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – The Iranian military reported multiple explosions across Tehran and other major cities on Monday, April 6, following Israeli airstrikes, while Israel confirmed that Iranian ballistic missiles targeted northern regions, including Haifa, resulting in casualties and structural…
Israeli Navy ships conduct patrols in the Red Sea, maintaining high alert levels in response to Houthi missile and drone threats.

Israel Elevates Red Sea Readiness After Houthi Strikes

06/04/2026 - 10:28:03
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) raised the level of military readiness in the Red Sea on Sunday, April 5, after the Houthi movement in Yemen launched ballistic missiles, drones, and cruise missiles targeting Israeli territory, prompting expanded naval deployments and heightened…
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani chairs a security meeting in Baghdad to discuss air defense modernization and national security measures.

Iraq Moves to Upgrade Air Defenses After Attacks

06/04/2026 - 09:19:59
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Baghdad (Diplomat.so) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani chaired a high-level security meeting in Baghdad on Sunday, to advance air defense modernization plans amid rising regional tensions and recent security incidents across the country.
Al-Qassam Brigades warn Israel, rejecting disarmament and threatening action over Al-Aqsa and Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas Warns Israel Against Prisoner and Mosque Attacks

06/04/2026 - 08:32:52
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Gaza City (Diplomat.so) – The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced on Sunday, that the movement will not accept disarmament and issued stern warnings to Israel against interference with the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention.
President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 13. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Getty Images

U.S. Threatens Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Closure

06/04/2026 - 07:59:53
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The United States of America President Donald J. Trump announced a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face potential attacks on its critical infrastructure by Tuesday evening, April 7, during interviews and social media statements made on Sunday.
U.S. Army personnel demonstrate the M111 blast overpressure grenade at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April 4, 2026, designed for urban close-quarters operations.

U.S. Army Unveils M111 Blast Grenade for Urban Combat

06/04/2026 - 07:29:02
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The U.S. Army announced on this week, the deployment of the M111 grenade, a new urban-focused explosive designed to replace traditional shrapnel-based devices in close-quarters operations.

US Authorities Arrest Niece, Grandniece of Qassem Soleimani

06/04/2026 - 07:11:12
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Los Angeles (Diplomat.so) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, 47, and her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseini, 25, at their Los Angeles residence on Friday, April 3, after the U.S. Department of State revoked their lawful permanent resident status due to alleged…
Defense Minister Israel Katz

Israeli Jets Target Iran's Petrochemical Infrastructure

06/04/2026 - 06:41:19
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday, that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a series of precision airstrikes targeting Iran's petrochemical and strategic military infrastructure, following intelligence reports identifying critical sites.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss security cooperation and regional food supply partnerships.

Ukraine Eyes Drone, Air Defense Cooperation with Syria

06/04/2026 - 04:34:02
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Damascus (Diplomat.so) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, following regional visits aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and food security partnerships.
Iranian missiles are seen crossing the sky over northern Israel.

Iranian Strikes Hit Gulf Waters and Northern Israel

05/04/2026 - 20:44:41
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday, April 5, that its naval and aerospace units conducted missile and drone strikes against multiple targets across the Persian Gulf and northern Israel, as hostilities in the region escalated following weeks of…
Iranian missiles visibly streak across Israel's night sky. Israeli defense forces reportedly intercepted several of the projectiles over central cities.

Israel Intercepts Iranian Missiles Over Central Cities

04/04/2026 - 06:00:40
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced early Saturday, April 4, that it intercepted a new wave of missiles launched from Iran, targeting central regions of Israel, including Tel Aviv and its surrounding cities.
The Soyuz-2.1a rocket rises from Plesetsk Cosmodrome on April 3, deploying a Russian military satellite into orbit.

Russia Launches Military Satellite from Plesetsk

04/04/2026 - 02:31:32
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Russia's Ministry of Defence announced that its Space Forces successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket carrying a military satellite from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome on Friday.
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Says Jet Loss Won't Affect Iran Negotiations

04/04/2026 - 02:07:57
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, that the downing of a U.S. fighter jet over Iran will not affect ongoing negotiations to end the conflict now entering its sixth week.
South Sudanese civilians navigate destruction amid conflict, highlighting urgent humanitarian needs. Photo courtesy: Action Against Hunger.

South Sudan Conflict Sparks Humanitarian Alarm

04/04/2026 - 00:50:13
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Juba (Diplomat.so) – The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has issued an urgent call for the protection of civilians and expanded humanitarian access in South Sudan, citing a surge in violence and human rights abuses, on Friday, April 3.
An image shared by the White House press secretary shows a deportation flight in January. (X account of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt)

Uganda Receives First US Deportees Under New Agreement

04/04/2026 - 00:27:36
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Kampala (Diplomat.so) – The Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that eight deportees from the United States of America arrived in Kampala on Wednesday, 1 April, under a bilateral Safe Third Country Agreement signed last year, marking the first such transfer between the two nations.
Madagascar coup leader Michael Randrianirina

Madagascar Security Hunts Suspect in Assassination Plot

04/04/2026 - 00:01:42
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Antananarivo (Diplomat.so) – The Malagasy public prosecutor's office announced Thursday that 13 individuals, including a senior military officer, are facing charges for allegedly plotting to assassinate Madagascar's interim leader, Col. Michael Randrianirina, following his seizure of power…
Nigerian President meets with families affected by the Palm Sunday attack in Jos, Plateau State, on April 2, 2026, as authorities plan enhanced security measures including AI surveillance cameras.

Nigerian President Visits Plateau Victims, Boosts Security

03/04/2026 - 22:17:44
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Abuja (Diplomat.so) – The Nigerian Presidency confirmed that President Bola Tinubu met with families affected by the Palm Sunday attack in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Friday, April 3, assuring victims of government support and directing enhanced security measures, including…
Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda.

Rwanda Reintegrates 214 Linked to Armed Groups

03/04/2026 - 20:49:50
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Kigali (Diplomat.so) – The Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission confirmed that 214 individuals linked to armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were officially reintegrated into civilian life on thursday, following a three-month rehabilitation program.