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Trump Turns to Military Leaders for Iran, Ukraine Diplomacy

2/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has engaged military leaders in high-level diplomacy on Iran and Ukraine.
Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, participated in indirect talks with Iran in Oman.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll continued negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Dan Driscoll met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to advance negotiations.
Experts note that involving military figures reflects a shift in U.S. foreign policy toward military channels.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has engaged military leaders in high-level diplomacy on Iran and Ukraine.
Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, participated in indirect talks with Iran in Oman.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll continued negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Dan Driscoll met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to advance negotiations.
Experts note that involving military figures reflects a shift in U.S. foreign policy toward military channels.