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Trump turns to US military leaders for diplomatic efforts on Iran and Ukraine

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By  BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPINFebruary 7, 2026 at 05:23 PM
Trump turns to US military leaders for diplomatic efforts on Iran and Ukraine
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The article reports that former President Trump is relying on U.S. military leaders to conduct diplomatic efforts regarding Iran and Ukraine. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, U.S. Central Command, is involved in these efforts. Additionally, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has been tapped for diplomatic roles. These appointments come after previous diplomatic initiatives involving Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Josh Gruenbaum, who engaged in negotiations with Iranian officials in Oman and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in 2026. The specific goals and details of these military-led diplomatic efforts remain unclear.

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Vladimir Putin 30% Oman ×240% Jared Kushner ×240% Dan Driscoll 50% United States Army 50% Steve Witkoff ×250% United States Navy 60% Ukraine 70% Brad Cooper ×270% Iran ×280% United States ×280% Donald Trump ×290%

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diplomatic efforts 90% ukraine 80% iran 80% us military leaders 70% negotiations 50% white house special envoy 40%

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