Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iran is assessing the potential use of unconventional naval methods, including trained dolphins equipped with explosive devices, to target vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with the United States escalate, officials said Friday, May 1.

Garissa (Diplomat.so) - Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabduzo has reiterated calls for the structured registration of camel herders amid escalating violence along the Garissa–Kitui border, following deadly incidents in Tseikuru in April 2026.

Bamako (Diplomat.so) – Türkiye's expanding security and diplomatic footprint in the Sahel faces renewed uncertainty on Saturday, May 2, as armed groups in northern Mali consolidate territorial gains, including reports of control over a strategic military installation in Tessalit.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - An Iranian senior official on Saturday, May 2, outlined a proposal rejecting President Donald Trump's conditions while calling for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending US naval blockade.

Accra (Diplomat.so) - Ghana Ministry of Health and government negotiators ended talks with the United States on Tuesday, April 28, in Accra after rejecting provisions requiring access to citizens' sensitive health data in a proposed five-year health aid agreement, a sources close to the negotiations…

Nairobi (Diplomat.so) - The National Police Service reported that at least 12 people were killed in Tseikuru sub-county, Kitui County, on Sunday, April 26, following retaliatory attacks between Somali herders and Kamba residents.

Ouagadougou (Diplomat.so) - Burkina Faso's defense ministry announced on Saturday, 25 April, a nationwide plan to recruit and train 100,000 civilian reservists by end-2026 to strengthen military operations against armed insurgent groups operating across the country.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 22, claimed that Iran is experiencing severe financial strain linked to disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the country is under growing economic pressure, liquidity shortages, and operational…

Sana'a (Diplomat.so) – Leader of Ansarullah, the Houthi armed and political group in Yemen, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi stated on Tuesday, April 21, during a televised address marking the anniversary of the "Scream against the Arrogant," that Yemen is in direct confrontation with the United…

Kyiv (Diplomat.so) – Diplomat News Network reports that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, April 20, accused US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner of showing disrespect toward Ukraine during a televised interview with a Ukrainian state-run news program.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States and Iranian officials engaged in high-stakes negotiations and military posturing across Washington and Tehran on Sunday, amid escalating costs and Hormuz tensions crisis developments today.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – US President Donald Trump welcomed Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened to commercial navigation on Friday, April 17, while stating that US maritime pressure on Tehran will remain in place until a broader political settlement is reached,…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday in Washington, D.C., that Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin Friday following US-mediated diplomatic discussions involving senior American officials, marking a renewed effort to de-escalate…

Beirut (Diplomat.so) – President of the United States Donald Trump and President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun held a phone call on Thursday, April 16, focusing on ceasefire efforts in Lebanon and broader regional stability, according to an official statement issued by the Lebanese presidency.

Beirut (Diplomat.so) – Diplomat News Network reports that Israeli warplanes and drones carried out multiple airstrikes across southern Lebanon and Hezbollah announced rocket attacks into northern Israel on Thursday, April 16.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The President of United States, Donald Trump, on Monday, said Iran had been "completely destroyed militarily and otherwise" in a post on Truth Social, escalating rhetoric amid stalled U.S.–Iran diplomatic negotiations over nuclear concerns.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The United States government announced on Tuesday, April 7, that its military objectives in Iran had been largely achieved, as coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeted strategic infrastructure across multiple Iranian provinces amid an escalating regional conflict.

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…

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.,…

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.