The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad reported an assassination attempt on its diplomats through two attacks by Iran-backed militias, emphasizing the need for the Iraqi government to halt such assaults.
U.S. sources report that the State Department expelled Iranian Deputy Ambassador to the UN, <strong>Saad Aghajani</strong>, last December due to national security concerns, a move that had not been previously announced.
Algeria and Belgium signed two agreements in Brussels aimed at exempting holders of diplomatic passports from visa requirements and easing the deportation procedures for illegal migrants. This development comes amid ongoing tensions with France over these issues.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli military attack on the residence of Iranian diplomats in Beirut, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. This incident escalates tensions in the region during a sensitive time.