Argentina designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in 2026 following a push by United States President Donald Trump's administration

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U.S. President Donald Trump demanded loyalty from NATO members while accusing the alliance of failing to support his war on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump revived statements about taking control of Greenland, a self-governing territory of NATO ally Denmark

Military spokesperson Sabah al-Numan said the nine officials dismissed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi included local security and intelligence officers, an Interior Ministry commander, and the Oil Pipelines Company director

U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton stated that a rumoured November target date for signing a deal during U.S. President Donald Trump's Manila visit was never planned

Kataib Hezbollah issued threats and corruption accusations against Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi after the premier vowed to confront armed groups refusing unconditional state disarmament

Progressive groups predict thousands of demonstrators will gather on November 17, 2026, for an anti-Trump protest march on the ASEAN summit site in Manila

The United States government accused Iraqi armed groups of involvement in oil smuggling

Philippine officials said Chinese Premier Li Qiang will represent China in meetings with ASEAN leaders on Monday, November 16, 2026, but will depart before U.S. President Donald Trump arrives

While some Iraqi armed factions agreed to surrender their weapons to the state, Kataib Hezbollah and other powerful groups refused to disarm

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Manila on Tuesday afternoon, November 17, 2026

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told lawmakers that Germany serves as an operational theater for terrorism, extremism, and foreign powers

German authorities accused Russia of attempting an August 2026 attack after finding an explosive-laden drone incorporating Russian technology near an Antonov Airlines plane at Leipzig-Halle airport

Bundesnachrichtendienst chief Martin Jaeger warned that Russia is conducting a shadow war against Germany using drones, espionage, sabotage, and disinformation

In a social media post on November 12, 2026, President Donald Trump stated the United States does not need a deal with Iran because it controls Iran's money and the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump told sports broadcaster Stephen A. Smith on November 12, 2026 that he could end the conflict immediately but is proceeding more civilly at the request of protected nations

A White House official stated that President Donald Trump is the sole decision-maker regarding military action and that the United States holds a strong position through control of the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump told senior national security advisers he may hold off on military attacks against Iran barring new provocations from Tehran or Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke with President Donald Trump three times starting October 28, 2026, with an official readout from November 7 emphasizing that U.S.-Iran tensions must end

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pleaded with President Donald Trump on October 31, 2026 to hold off on planned post-election military strikes, arguing economic sanctions against Iran were working

A White House official stated the U.S. Military maintains sufficient munitions and ammunition to fulfill all strategic goals set by the Commander-in-Chief