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Turkish lira falls to a new record low

Turkish lira falls to a new record low

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Ankara
The Turkish lira fell against the US dollar on Monday, hitting one of its lowest levels ever, as pressure on the local currency continued amid rising inflation rates.

Exchange market data showed the dollar rising to about 50.18 Turkish lira, compared to about 50.14 lira at the close of trading last Friday, after it touched a level of 50.19 lira during trading. Read more…

Iranian President: Mr. Khamenei has ordered an end to the “neither war nor peace” situation.

Iranian President: Mr. Khamenei has ordered an end to the “neither war nor peace” situation.

11-9-2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Monday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had issued directives to end the “neither war nor peace” situation, indicating the possibility of reaching an understanding through negotiations while preserving Iran’s dignity. Pezeshkian stated in press remarks: “We do not have the right to ignore and destroy Iran’s future,” adding: “We can negotiate with dignity and accomplish the matter.” Read more…

Rezaei mocks Washington: To whom should we address our message?

Rezaei mocks Washington: To whom should we address our message?

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Tehran
On Saturday evening, Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei sarcastically asked which American party Tehran should address its message to, threatening the United States with a “catastrophic” response should it start a war with his country.

Rezaei wrote a post on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency, in which he addressed Washington, saying: “You have lost the war and the elections, Vance (the US Vice President) has admitted defeat, Rubio (the US Secretary of State) is about to leave, Hegseth (the US Secretary of Defense) is about to be fired, and the commander of the Central Command (Admiral Brad Cooper) has now become a podcast host.” Read more…

“Iron Gate”: Washington forms a new force to prevent Iranian arms transfers

“Iron Gate”: Washington forms a new force to prevent Iranian arms transfers

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday the formation of a new task force called “Iron Gate” to support the U.S. government’s efforts to prevent Iran from using land routes to transport advanced weapons and other sanctioned materials. Read more…

Qatar announces the failure of America and Iran to reach a comprehensive agreement

Qatar announces the failure of America and Iran to reach a comprehensive agreement

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Doha
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, announced on Friday evening that the United States and Iran had failed to reach a “complete agreement”.

He stressed in statements carried by Gulf media outlets and monitored by Shafaq News Agency that both sides should accept a good agreement instead of striving for a “perfect” agreement. Read more…

Washington: $20 million for information on Iran’s nuclear program

Washington: $20 million for information on Iran’s nuclear program

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that the U.S. State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” program is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information related to Iran’s nuclear program, with the possibility of providing safe passage for those who provide information. Read more…

“Unwelcome”: Washington expels Lebanese consul in Michigan

“Unwelcome”: Washington expels Lebanese consul in Michigan

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department announced on Saturday that it has declared the Lebanese consul in Michigan, Ibrahim Sharara, persona non grata, demanding that he leave the United States by November 8, due to posts attributed to him related to Hezbollah. Read more…

Oil prices are heading for weekly losses of around 12% despite Middle East supply concerns.

Oil prices are heading for weekly losses of around 12% despite Middle East supply concerns.

11-6-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Oil prices are heading for a sharp weekly decline of about 12%, amid expectations that the war with Iran will subside following the election losses suffered by US President Donald Trump’s party, and amid continued concerns about oil supplies from the Middle East region. Read more…

Turkish Parliament ratifies Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense

Turkish Parliament ratifies Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense

11-6-2026

The Turkish parliament ratified the Mecca Agreement for joint defense between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

The Turkish parliament approved the first article of the “Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense,” which includes 16 articles and sets a framework for security and military cooperation between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, Read more…

Israeli media warn of the repercussions of the Democrats taking control of Congress.

Israeli media warn of the repercussions of the Democrats taking control of Congress.

11-4-2026

The Israeli newspaper Maariv reported on Wednesday that the results of the midterm elections held in the United States the previous day are causing deep concern in Israel, while other media outlets warned of a more critical Congress and increased scrutiny of US support for Israel.
The report, translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, stated that “Israeli media described the Republican Party’s loss of its majority in the US Congress as a painful blow to US President Donald Trump and Israel, given the rise of Read more…

Iran grants Iraq and three other countries exemption from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran grants Iraq and three other countries exemption from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Tehran
Ahmad Hayat Moghaddam, the deputy chairman of the National Security Committee in the Iranian parliament, announced on Tuesday that Iraq, India, China and Qatar are exempt from traffic restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, and that ships from these countries can cross the waterway freely.

Hayat Moghaddam said during a meeting to discuss economic and security Read more…

Gold prices fall to $3,926 per ounce

Gold prices fall to $3,926 per ounce

11-3-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Gold prices declined during trading on Tuesday by 0.5% to reach $3,926.52 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery fell by 0.8% to $3,936.30 per ounce.
Among other precious metals, silver prices dropped Read more…

Qatari mediation: containing the escalation and testing Iranian concessions.

Qatari mediation: containing the escalation and testing Iranian concessions.

11-3-2026

Iyad Al-Anaz
The paths to a political settlement of the US-Iranian military confrontation continue, employing tools and methods that reflect the realities on the ground. These are the tools the mediators adhere to, working to present proposals, ideas, and opinions that could open genuine avenues for political dialogue and diplomatic negotiations. This was exemplified by the Qatari-Arab-Gulf mediation, which involved proposals presented Read more…

Iranian MP: We possess missiles that can reach the United States

Iranian MP: We possess missiles that can reach the United States

11-3-2026

Iranian parliamentarian Kamran Ghazanfari suggested that his country may already possess a nuclear weapon, threatening to use it against America and Israel if Tehran is threatened with a nuclear attack from them. In response to a question from the Iranian news site “Didban Iran” regarding the possibility of Iran possessing a nuclear weapon, Ghazanfari explained that it is possible to speculate that they may already possess this capability, and that if the United States and Israel threaten them with the use of a nuclear weapon, they should know that they will respond in kind by using such a weapon against them. Read more…

Pezeshkian: Khamenei has given us some authority to resolve problems through dialogue

Pezeshkian: Khamenei has given us some authority to resolve problems through dialogue

2026-11-02

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Monday that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had granted the government some powers to move towards “solving problems through dialogue.”

Pezeshkian explained in press statements that “war will not be in anyone’s interest, and the enemies will not be able to force us to surrender through it.” Read more…

Iranian negotiators leave Doha with a draft agreement for review.

Iranian negotiators leave Doha with a draft agreement for review.

2026-11-02

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iranian negotiators left the Qatari capital, Doha, following talks with Qatari mediators on reaching an agreement to end the war between Iran and the United States, coinciding with the circulation of a draft proposed agreement, amid talk of the possibility of holding a meeting to follow up on the negotiations. Read more…

$300 billion evaporates from the cryptocurrency market in one month

$300 billion evaporates from the cryptocurrency market in one month

2026-11-01

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The global cryptocurrency market suffered losses exceeding $300 billion in market value during October 2026, amid a wave of declines affecting the most prominent digital currencies, most notably Bitcoin and Ethereum, with increasing selling pressure and liquidation of trading positions. Read more…

MP: Iraq possesses huge resources sufficient for expenses and salaries without the need for borrowing

MP: Iraq possesses huge resources sufficient for expenses and salaries without the need for borrowing

11-1-2026

Information/Special…
Member of Parliament Abdul Hamza Munim affirmed on Sunday that Iraq possesses enormous wealth and economic resources capable of covering the majority of operational and investment expenditures and securing the salaries of state employees, stressing that there is no justification for resorting to financial borrowing. Read more…

Trump: There is a possibility of carrying out a swift military action against Iran.

Trump: There is a possibility of carrying out a swift military action against Iran.

2026-11-01

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump hinted on Sunday at the possibility of a swift military strike against Iran targeting its remaining nuclear sites, arguing that Tehran’s military capabilities have become very weak.

Trump said in press statements that the “Axe Mountain” site, which contains nuclear facilities in Iran, must be dealt with, while at the same time refusing to Read more…

Trump turns on his Iraqi lawyer over $50 million

Trump turns on his Iraqi lawyer over $50 million

2026-11-01

Shafaq News – Follow-up
US President Donald Trump criticized his former advisor, Iraqi-born lawyer Alina Habba Meldon, for securing a $50 million contract with a company linked to the family of a Venezuelan banker, describing the move as “provocative and unacceptable,” despite his previous repeated praise of her. Read more…