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U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US Rescues Downed F-15 Officer in Iran Mission

06/04/2026 - 09:56:53
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The United States Department of War confirmed that U.S. forces successfully rescued a downed F-15E Strike Eagle weapons systems officer inside Iran on Sunday, April 5, following a complex, multi-phase operation involving special forces, air support, and intelligence…
Special envoy Steve Witkoff, left, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, attend a meeting with Ukrainian officials on Nov. 30, 2025, in Hallandale Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File) | Terry Renna/AP

US, Iran Discuss 45-Day Ceasefire to End War

06/04/2026 - 06:11:35
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The United States, Iran, and a coalition of regional mediators are conducting intensive negotiations on a potential 45-day ceasefire, aimed at halting hostilities and opening the path toward a permanent resolution of the ongoing conflict, according to multiple U.S.,…
U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

Trump Deflects on Action for Missing Pilot

04/04/2026 - 05:34:40
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald J. Trump stated Friday that he would not reveal potential U.S. responses if the American F‑15E fighter pilot, missing after being shot down in Iran, were harmed, highlighting rising tensions in the ongoing five‑week military confrontation.
Thick black smoke rises over southern Beirut as Israeli airstrikes hit residential areas on April 3, 2026.

Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs and South Lebanon Towns

04/04/2026 - 02:45:28
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israel Defense Forces intensified air and artillery strikes across southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, targeting neighborhoods in Hadath, Sanayt Terz, and the Ameerican district, resulting in the destruction of multiple residential buildings.
Burkina Faso's military leader Ibrahim Traoré.

Burkina Faso Junta Extends Military Rule

03/04/2026 - 21:18:24
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Ouagadougou (Diplomat.so) – Burkina Faso's military leader, Lt. Col. Ibrahim Traoré, declared on Thursday, that the country should "forget about democracy," signaling a potential long-term entrenchment of military rule.
Three Russian soldiers ride atop a tank during operations in Luhansk, eastern Ukraine, as military activity continues in the region.

Russia Claims Full Control of Luhansk Region

01/04/2026 - 19:18:53
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) - Russia's Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday, that its forces have gained full control over the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, declaring that all territory of the self-proclaimed "Luhansk People's Republic" is now under Russian authority.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel Launches Over 800 Airstrike Sorties in Iran

01/04/2026 - 16:19:00
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday, April 1, that it has conducted over 800 airstrike sorties and nearly 10,000 individual strikes against Iranian targets since the beginning of the war on February 28, 2026, targeting roughly 4,000 sites inside Iran and…
The United States and Israel continue coordinated strikes in Iran following the Feb. 28 launch, with operations focusing on strategic and military sites.

U.S. Weighs Military Options Against Iran

31/03/2026 - 22:50:18
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The United States Department of War expanded its military presence in the Middle East on Monday, as officials outlined four potential operational scenarios targeting Iran amid ongoing regional tensions.
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.
Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Amb. Amir-Saeid Iravani.

Iran Protests to UN, Threats Against UAE

27/03/2026 - 10:26:10
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New York (Diplomat.so) – Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Amb. Amir-Saeid Iravani, formally protested the United Arab Emirates' cooperation in attacks on Iranian territory in a letter addressed Friday, to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the President…
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.
A U.S. Air Force F-15E launches from a Middle East airbase on a combat mission as part of Operation Epic Fury.

U.S. Considers Air and Ground Plans Targeting Iran

27/03/2026 - 07:52:21
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The Pentagon is developing military options to deliver a potential "final strike" against Iran, including large-scale air campaigns and ground operations, according to two U.S. officials and sources familiar with planning, as of Thursday.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iran Rejects U.S. War-End Proposal, Sets Conditions

26/03/2026 - 03:15:22
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – The Government of Iran rejected a United States proposal on Wednesday, insisting it will determine the end of hostilities on its own terms while responding to what it described as external diplomatic pressure led by U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President James David Vance photographed together at an official event.

US Draft Plan Sets 15 Conditions for Iran Talks

25/03/2026 - 15:25:32
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – Diplomat News Network reports that United States-backed diplomatic efforts involving intermediaries and regional actors advanced on Wednesday, March 25, as a proposed 15-condition framework for ending hostilities with Iran circulated among involved parties.
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr

Zolghadr becomes Iran's new top security official

25/03/2026 - 02:06:58
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Iran's presidency appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran on Tuesday, with the approval of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, following the killing of former secretary Ali Larijani in an airstrike reported on March…
Israel G3 Multi-Config UAV for heavy payload missions.

Israeli Military Deployed Secret Drones in Iran

24/03/2026 - 02:26:37
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – Jerusalem Post reported on Monday, citing defense sources, that the Israel Defense Forces deployed covert tactical drones during sensitive missions tied to Operation "Roar of the Lion" inside Iran, integrating aerial surveillance and strike-support capabilities in…
U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) provide unrivaled deep-strike capability in combat against the Iranian regime.

US Considers Ground Operation on Kharg Island

23/03/2026 - 03:27:59
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The United States government informed Israeli and allied officials in recent days, during internal briefings reported on Monday, that it is weighing a potential ground operation to secure Iran's Kharg Island.
Hakan Fidan, Türkiye Foreign Minister.

Türkiye FM signals possible near-term Iran ceasefire

22/03/2026 - 03:18:51
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Ankara (Diplomat.so) - Hakan Fidan, Türkiye's Foreign Minister, said on Saturday that a ceasefire in the Iran conflict could be announced soon following a series of regional consultations across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates, indicating that any pause in fighting may serve as a…
Iran launched a long-range missile for the first time since the start of U.S.–Israel strikes on February 28, with an estimated range of approximately 4,000 km.

Israel Warns Iran Missile Range Threatens Europe

22/03/2026 - 01:32:41
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) - Eyal Zamir, Chief of General Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces, said on Saturday that Iran's reported missile strike on a U.S.–U.K. facility at Diego Garcia signals that European capitals may fall within the operational range of Iranian missile systems, according to…
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Denies Both US and Iran Military Requests

21/03/2026 - 04:48:03
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Colombo (Diplomat.so) - Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka, informed parliament that the government rejected a request from the United States to allow two military aircraft to land at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, citing concerns over maintaining the country's neutrality.