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Iran announces targeting of US ships off Bahrain and confirms imposing a transit route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran announces targeting of US ships off Bahrain and confirms imposing a transit route through the Strait of Hormuz.

7-9-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Iranian television announced today, Thursday, that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted American ships off the coast of Bahrain, while also indicating that the forces have imposed specific transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
It added that “all ships coming from around the world are required to pass through the Iranian route in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.” The
report also noted “violent explosions in the eastern regions of Jordan,” stating Read more…

Trump: The Iranians contacted us and told us they wanted to make a deal.

Trump: The Iranians contacted us and told us they wanted to make a deal.

2026-07-09

Shafaq News – Ankara
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that Iran had contacted the United States and expressed its desire to reach an agreement, amid escalating military tensions between the two countries.

Trump had repeated the same position hours earlier, during his return flight from Ankara on the US presidential plane.

Trump said in remarks he made after leaving Turkey that the United States had “received a call from Iran,” stressing Read more…

UAE: Iran is incapable of turning the page on the war

UAE: Iran is incapable of turning the page on the war

2026-07-08

Shafaq News – Abu Dhabi
The UAE described Iran on Wednesday as “still unable to turn the page on war” as security tensions in the region returned due to the exchange of strikes between the US and Iran and the targeting of commercial ships, Kuwait and Bahrain.

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, said in a post on the X platform that “Iranian attacks on Qatari and Saudi commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and the repeated aggression against Bahrain and Kuwait, are a clear indication that Tehran is still unable to comply Read more…

Qatar strongly condemns Iran’s repeated attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.

Qatar strongly condemns Iran’s repeated attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.

7-8-2026

The State of Qatar condemned on Wednesday the repeated Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, with the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating in a statement that “the State of Qatar strongly condemns the repeated Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, considering them a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the two countries and a flagrant breach of the rules of international law.”

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stressed Read more…

Trump: I believe the memorandum of understanding is over and I don’t want to deal with the Iranians.

Trump: I believe the memorandum of understanding is over and I don’t want to deal with the Iranians.

7-8-2026

US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that US aircraft had heavily bombed Iran at dawn that day. Trump said the military response came after Iran bombed commercial ships and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Washington had wasted a lot of time negotiating with Tehran. He added that America would not Read more…

Three oil tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours

Three oil tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours.

2026-07-07

Shafaq News – London
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Tuesday afternoon that a third oil tanker was struck by an unidentified drone near the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining minor damage to its hull.

The authority stated in a statement on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency, that there were no injuries or environmental impacts, and that the ship is continuing its journey to its next destination.

This incident comes after a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker and a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker were targeted Read more…

Araghchi: US threats are hindering the final agreement with Washington

Araghchi: US threats are hindering the final agreement with Washington

2026-07-07

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi asserted on Tuesday that negotiations to reach a final agreement between Tehran and Washington will not commence if American threats persist, in response to statements by US President Donald Trump.

Araghchi said in a post on the “X” platform that “negotiations on the final agreement will not begin if the threats continue. Respect your signature,” referring to the interim agreement signed by Iran and the United States last month, which stipulates Read more…

Qalibaf: Implementing the understanding with the United States is difficult but possible.

Qalibaf: Implementing the understanding with the United States is difficult but possible.

7-5-2026

The Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher
Ghalibaf, affirmed on Sunday that implementing the agreement with the United States is difficult but possible.
Ghalibaf stated in a press conference, as reported by the Al-Maalomah news agency, that “there will be Read more…

The United States sets a record for the largest fireworks display in history

The United States sets a record for the largest fireworks display in history

2026-07-05

Shafaq News – New York
The United States set a new record by holding the largest fireworks display in its history, during the 250th anniversary celebrations of independence, with the launch of about 850,000 fireworks, compared to about 20,000 fireworks in last year’s celebrations in Washington.

The display lasted about 40 minutes and lit up the sky over Washington, D.C., as well as other areas, including New York, by launching fireworks from multiple locations. Read more…

On corruption charges, the judiciary is preparing to issue arrest warrants against senior Sudanese government officials.

On corruption charges, the judiciary is preparing to issue arrest warrants against senior Sudanese government officials.

7-3-2026

The director of the Iraqi Media Center in Washington, Nizar Haider, revealed on Thursday that the judiciary is preparing to issue dozens of arrest warrants for senior officials from the gang of former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
Haider told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The judiciary is preparing to issue an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia and dozens of his associates, confiscate their movable and immovable assets, and refer them to the courts for their involvement in stealing billions of dinars, which will be Read more…

Gold records its biggest monthly collapse in 18 years

Gold records its biggest monthly collapse in 18 years

6-30-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Gold prices fell by more than 1% on Tuesday, heading towards their biggest monthly decline since October 2008, driven by rising expectations of a US interest rate hike to combat inflation.
Spot gold fell 1.5% to $3,956.92 an ounce, marking a sharp monthly loss of 12.7%, its fourth consecutive monthly decline. Meanwhile, US gold futures for August delivery fell Read more…

Trump: Iran requested a meeting and it will be held tomorrow in Qatar

Trump: Iran requested a meeting and it will be held tomorrow in Qatar

2026-06-29

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Tehran had requested a meeting to be held tomorrow in the Qatari capital, Doha.

Trump said in a post on the Truth Social platform that “Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.”

He added that “Iran requested a meeting, and it will be held tomorrow in Doha,” without disclosing further details.

A source familiar with the talks between Washington and Tehran said earlier on Monday that technical teams Read more…

An Iranian drone targeted an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

An Iranian drone targeted an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-06-27

Shafaq News – Washington
The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday afternoon that an oil tanker carrying two million barrels was hit by an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official.

The official noted that “US forces shot down two drones that were targeting commercial vessels.”

Earlier today, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an oil tanker was attacked in the Strait Read more…

The Iranian national team sends a moving message after the end of the match against Egypt.

The Iranian national team sends a moving message after the end of the match against Egypt.

6-27-2026

The Iranian national team sent a heartfelt message to its fans following their 1-1 draw with Egypt in the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that the values ​​of honor and integrity will always be more important than any result on the pitch. The Iranian team stated in their message
: “We come from Iran, from a land that has, for thousands of years, placed honor above victory.”
They added: “For us, football is not just a competition for results; it is a test of Read more…

Details of the US strikes on Iran early Saturday morning… Where did Tehran respond?

Details of the US strikes on Iran early Saturday morning… Where did Tehran respond?

2026-06-27

Shafaq News – Middle East
The US Central Command announced early Saturday that it had carried out airstrikes targeting Iranian sites on Sirik Island near the Strait of Hormuz, in response to the Revolutionary Guard’s targeting of a commercial vessel last Wednesday.

The Central Command said the strikes targeted missile and drone storage sites, as well as coastal radar sites, while the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that it had repelled the attacks, confirming that they targeted two observation towers.

According to media reports, this is not the first time Read more…

Tehran insists on permits to cross the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington moves to expand the shipping lane.

Tehran insists on permits to cross the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington moves to expand the shipping lane.

2026-06-27

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian television confirmed on Saturday that Iranian instructions regarding the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz remain in effect, stressing the need for all ships to obtain prior permits and coordinate with the Revolutionary Guard Navy before entering or leaving the strait.

Iranian television reported that a group of ships are currently seeking passage permits from Iranian authorities, after unauthorized vessels were fired warning shots while attempting to pass Read more…

The Manama meeting sets a framework for regional Arab security.

The Manama meeting sets a framework for regional Arab security.

6-27-2026

On June 25, 2026, the joint ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with the US Secretary of State (Marco Rubio) was held in the Bahraini capital (Manama) to discuss political and security developments in the Arabian Gulf region. The importance of the consultative meeting is that it comes after the cessation of the US-Israeli-Iranian military confrontation and the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran through Pakistani-Qatari mediation and Arab support Read more…

Iran announces the establishment of a “direct communication line” with the US regarding Hormuz.

Iran announces the establishment of a “direct communication line” with the US regarding Hormuz.

2026-06-26

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian television reported on Friday the establishment of what it described as a direct “line of communication” with the United States to prevent any incidents in the Strait of Hormuz that could lead to a military confrontation between the two countries.

Iranian television confirmed that the establishment of a line or “communication channel” between the two countries comes in implementation of Article 5 of the memorandum Read more…

Ship tracking data shows normal maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

Ship tracking data shows normal maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

2026-06-26

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Ship tracking data on Friday indicated that maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was proceeding normally despite yesterday’s attack.

Bloomberg reported that shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz continued in both directions on Friday and that ship passage was proceeding normally despite the attack on a container ship on Thursday.

She noted that four empty oil tankers are currently sailing towards Read more…

Broccoli extract protects the elderly from muscle atrophy.

Broccoli extract protects the elderly from muscle atrophy.

6-25-2026

A recent medical study published in the scientific journal “Nutrients” revealed that Chinese scientists have developed an innovative nutritional treatment that combines compounds extracted from broccoli with an amino acid known as leucine to help slow age-related muscle loss. In their laboratory experiments, researchers used a model of sarcopenia (a severe decline in muscle mass and strength in the elderly). The mice were subjected to an eight-week treatment program using broccoli peptides and leucine in combination. Laboratory
and tissue analyses showed the following: Physical Performance: Read more…