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Israeli forces advance near southern Lebanon, carrying out coordinated air and ground operations against Hezbollah positions.

Israel Steps Up Strikes Against Hezbollah in Lebanon

06/04/2026 - 08:55:02
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Aden Abdi
Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched more than 2,000 airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday, targeting Hezbollah positions and infrastructure, as the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group intensified.
Ma Xingrui

China Investigates Ex-Xinjiang Leader Ma Xingrui

04/04/2026 - 04:34:08
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Jalajed Aden
Beijing (Diplomat.so) – The Communist Party of China (CPC) announced on Friday, that Ma Xingrui, former Party Secretary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and member of the Politburo, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of party discipline and state law.
Thick smoke engulfs Tehran as US‑Israel strikes target key sites.

US‑Israel Strikes on Iran May Last Two Weeks

04/04/2026 - 03:26:21
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israeli government indicated on Friday, that military operations against Iran could extend for at least two more weeks, with officials detailing an expanded list of strategic targets coordinated with the United States, pending final approval by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Cameroon President Paul Biya.

Cameroon Parliament Debates Return of Vice President

03/04/2026 - 21:53:07
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Guled Abdi
Yaoundé (Diplomat.so) – Cameroon's Parliament is debating a constitutional amendment to restore the post of Vice President, abolished in 1972, in a move that would allow an appointed official to complete a presidential term in cases of death, resignation, or permanent incapacity while restricting…
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Hints at NATO Exit Amid Iran Tensions

01/04/2026 - 18:34:27
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Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday, that the United States will withdraw its forces from Iran very quickly, while reserving the option to conduct limited strikes if necessary, and tied any potential ceasefire to the reopening of the strategically vital…
U.S. President Donald Trump.

U.S. President Slams NATO Allies on Iran Conflict

01/04/2026 - 17:47:48
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Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized several American allies on Tuesday, March 31, for refusing to participate in military operations against Iran or to secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking via his social media platform Truth Social, Trump…
U.S. Fighter Jets in Flight Over the Middle East, Conducting Military Operations.

Italy, Spain Refuse U.S. Combat Flight Access

01/04/2026 - 14:54:31
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Hared Abdalla
Rome (Diplomat.so) – The Italian Ministry of Defense confirmed that Italy denied permission for several U.S. military aircraft en route to the Middle East to land at Sigonella Air Base in eastern Sicily on Tuesday, March 31, marking a notable strain in NATO relations.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump

U.S. President Slams France Amid Iran Tensions

31/03/2026 - 21:44:57
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Amin Guled
Washington D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald J. Trump stated on Tuesday, that France refused to allow U.S. military planes carrying supplies to Israel to transit its airspace, criticizing Paris as "very unhelpful" amid escalating tensions with Iran.

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.
President Donald Trump

Trump Pauses Iran Energy Strikes for 10 Days

27/03/2026 - 09:58:00
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Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The White House confirmed Thursday, that President Donald Trump announced a 10-day suspension of planned strikes on Iranian energy facilities, set to last until Monday, April 6, following requests from the Iranian government.
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…
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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Aden Abdi
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.
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem.

Hezbollah Signals Prolonged Fight in Lebanon

25/03/2026 - 21:02:17
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Aden Abdi
Beirut (Diplomat.so) – Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said on Wednesday, March 25, that the group remains fully prepared for continued confrontation in Lebanon, rejecting negotiations with Israel and urging national unity.
Karoline Leavitt

U.S. Balances Strikes and Negotiations in Iran Strategy

25/03/2026 - 14:57:34
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Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – Donald Trump, President of the United States, on Tuesday continued overseeing ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran while the White House confirmed parallel efforts to evaluate emerging diplomatic pathways involving potential intermediaries and indirect talks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Iran Slams US Strikes, Germany Calls War Illegal

25/03/2026 - 01:14:57
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Aden Abdi
Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, condemned U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, asserting that international law is being undermined by Western double standards while acknowledging German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's criticism of violations…
U.S. President Donald Trump.

US Orders 5-Day Delay on Iran Infrastructure Strikes

24/03/2026 - 01:50:19
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Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday, that he ordered a five-day delay in planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure following what he described as constructive talks with Iranian counterparts.
Israel military command approves expansion of ground operations in Lebanon.

Israel Moves to Expand Ground War in Lebanon

23/03/2026 - 01:29:10
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Aden Abdi
Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned on Sunday, in an official statement from military headquarters, that Israeli forces are preparing to intensify targeted ground operations and airstrikes in Lebanon amid ongoing hostilities with Hezbollah.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Israel Signals Ongoing Military Pressure on Iran

22/03/2026 - 00:09:41
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Aden Abdi
Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said on Saturday that the Israel Defense Forces will continue targeted operations against perceived regional threats, outlining an ongoing security strategy aimed at degrading adversarial capabilities across multiple fronts.
U.S. President Donald Trump

Trump Signals Possible Drawdown in Iran War

21/03/2026 - 03:35:05
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Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States is nearing its objectives in the ongoing military campaign against Iran, indicating from the White House that a reduction in operations could be under consideration as the conflict enters its fourth week.