US EditionTrump turns to US military leaders for diplomatic efforts on Iran and Ukraine
President Trump appointed senior military leaders to lead diplomacy on Iran's nuclear talks and the Russia-Ukraine war, signaling potential tougher enforcement measures, officials said.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump tapped senior military leaders for high-level diplomacy, sending Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, to indirect Iran talks in Oman.
- The administration framed the choice as bringing military expertise while envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner balance talks, and a U.S. military statement said it will provide consistent military contact.
- Observers stressed the move blends diplomacy with a military signal as Michael O'Hanlon said Cooper's presence aims to `signal resolve and to intimidate`, bringing expert knowledge and access to military experts.
- President Trump warned `the consequences are very steep` if Iran refuses a deal, while dispatching the USS Abraham Lincoln and stating the talks were `very good` for early next week.
- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll was tapped in November for negotiations to try to end Russia's nearly 4-year war in Ukraine, and he has attended sessions including Abu Dhabi this week while acting as a liaison.
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Trump turns to US military leaders for diplomatic efforts on Iran, Ukraine
President Donald Trump is employing military commanders in key diplomatic roles. Admiral Brad Cooper is participating in talks concerning Iran's nuclear program in Oman. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is involved in negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. This approach signals a shift in traditional foreign policy, potentially leveraging military expertise and the implicit threat of force to achieve diplomatic objectives.
Trump taps top military leaders for diplomatic efforts to resolve Iran and Ukraine conflicts
President Donald Trump has taken the unusual step of tapping military leaders for high level diplomacy, sending the top US commander in the West Asia to talks over Iran’s nuclear program and positioning the Army secretary as a key negotiator on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump turns to U.S. military leaders for diplomatic efforts on Iran and Ukraine
President Donald Trump has taken the unusual step of tapping military leaders for high-level diplomacy, sending the top U.S. commander in the Middle East to talks over Iran's nuclear program and positioning the Army secretary as a key negotiator on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
Military Minds in Diplomacy: Trump’s Unconventional Approach
President Donald Trump has broken diplomatic norms by involving top military leaders in high-level international negotiations. Admiral Brad Cooper joined talks with Iran, while Army Secretary Dan Driscoll acted as a liaison for US-Ukraine discussions. This approach signals a shift from traditional diplomacy to a more military-influenced strategy.
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