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An Iranian cleric calls for detonating a nuclear bomb in the Atlantic and flooding America with a “tsunami”.

An Iranian cleric calls for detonating a nuclear bomb in the Atlantic and flooding America with a “tsunami”.

2026-08-05

Shafaq News – Tehran
On Tuesday, Iranian cleric Mohammad Baqer Kharrazi called for his country to acquire a nuclear bomb and use it in the Atlantic Ocean to create massive tsunamis that would reach the American coast.

During a speech at the Arbaeen commemoration of Imam Hussein in Iran, Kharrazi said , “The only way to save the country is to make an atomic bomb and detonate it, so that others realize they are dealing with a madman.” Read more…

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz could open today or tomorrow, Thursday.

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz could open today or tomorrow, Thursday.

2026-08-05

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said that an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Wednesday or Thursday.

According to the Associated Press, journalists accompanying Trump in California asked the US president about a report published on the Axios news website stating that an announcement regarding the Strait of Hormuz might be issued on Wednesday. Read more…

The New York Times: Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The New York Times: Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-08-04

Shafaq News – Washington
The New York Times revealed on Tuesday that Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement on fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, according to Iranian and American officials.

Under the proposed agreement, ships entering the strait from the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Oman would have to take a route through Iranian territorial waters, while ships leaving the strait from the Arabian Gulf would take a parallel route near the Omani coast along the southern side of the strait. Read more…

US Treasury Secretary: We may reach an agreement with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz today or tomorrow.

US Treasury Secretary: We may reach an agreement with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz today or tomorrow.

8-4-2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent confirmed on Tuesday that the United States could reach an agreement with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz today or tomorrow, stating, Read more…

Trump: Iran faces a choice between reaching an agreement or complete surrender.

Trump: Iran faces a choice between reaching an agreement or complete surrender.

2026-08-03

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump asserted on Monday that Iran faces a choice between reaching an agreement or complete surrender, noting that “the Iranian leadership is incredibly deceitful,” as he put it.

Trump continued in press statements: “Nothing will reach Iran unless we want it to, unless there is an agreement or complete surrender,” indicating that “the Iranian leadership is incredibly duplicitous; they ask for a meeting and then say they are not holding any talks.” Read more…

Bin Salman urges Trump to pursue diplomatic solutions… and reveals the behind-the-scenes details of the US strike against Iran being called off

Bin Salman urges Trump to pursue diplomatic solutions… and reveals the behind-the-scenes details of the US strike against Iran being called off

2026-08-02

Shafaq News – Follow-up
On Sunday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed with US President Donald Trump the developments in the region and their security and political implications, stressing the need to prioritize dialogue and diplomatic solutions to reduce escalation and prevent the conflict from spreading.

Saudi media reported that the Crown Prince stressed during a phone call the importance of making efforts to achieve calm that paves the way for diplomatic solutions, maintaining the security Read more…

“This is the last night of calm”: Iran warns Israel and 7 other countries

“This is the last night of calm”: Iran warns Israel and 7 other countries

2026-08-01

Shafaq News – Tehran
Former Iranian negotiator and political adviser Mohammad Marandi warned on Saturday that any attack targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran would be met with a response that would include vital infrastructure in Israel, several Gulf states, and possibly Jordan.

Marandi said in a post on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency, that “based on the statements of the administration of US President Donald Trump, it seems very likely that this will be the last night of calm in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE, and perhaps the Sultanate of Oman.” Read more…

The United States warns its citizens in the Middle East and urges them to prepare for possible departure.

The United States warns its citizens in the Middle East and urges them to prepare for possible departure.

8-1-2026

The United States on Saturday urged American citizens in the Middle East to exercise extreme caution and raise their level of vigilance amid escalating security tensions in the region. The United States stressed that “the security situation in the Middle East remains complex, with the potential for unexpected escalation,” noting that “American citizens should be prepared for the possibility of flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures, and travel disruptions.”

She added that “some airlines in the region have postponed the resumption of their previous flight Read more…

US Treasury: We will target Iranian funds around the world

US Treasury: We will target Iranian funds around the world

2026-07-31

Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent pledged on Friday to target Iranian funds worldwide.

Besent added in an interview with Fox News that there is a lot of Iranian money circulating and we will track it down.

The administration of US President Donald Trump believes that economic sanctions are more effective than military Read more…

20,000 of them are Moroccans… 49,000 migrants crossed into Spain in 24 hours

20,000 of them are Moroccans… 49,000 migrants crossed into Spain in 24 hours

2026-07-31

Shafaq News – Madrid
The Spanish Interior Ministry announced on Friday that approximately 49,000 migrants had managed to infiltrate the Ceuta enclave in North Africa during the past 24 hours .

The Spanish Interior Ministry said migrants poured in from Morocco by sea and land and were able to sneak across the border, according to Reuters.

Meanwhile, sources in law enforcement agencies in the Spanish city of Ceuta in North Africa revealed Read more…

Due to the influx of migrants, Italy calls for the suspension of Spain’s membership in the Schengen Agreement.

Due to the influx of migrants, Italy calls for the suspension of Spain’s membership in the Schengen Agreement.

2026-07-31

Shafaq News – Rome
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for the suspension of Spain’s membership in the European Schengen Area, which allows for free movement without internal borders between member states, due to the influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco into Spain.

Meloni said, “Italy is holding meetings with the relevant authorities, and once the meetings are over, we will be ready to act, including taking exceptional measures, such as suspending Read more…

CENTCOM: Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz, and F-16 fighter jets are patrolling the Middle East.

CENTCOM: Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz, and F-16 fighter jets are patrolling the Middle East.

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Wednesday that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has no authority to impose routes for free and open navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

She added in a post on the “X” platform, which was monitored by Shafaq News Agency, that commercial ships continue to use the strait with American military support.

She added that since early May, US forces have helped nearly 1,000 ships and 500 million barrels of crude oil pass Read more…

US Treasury: New sanctions against entities and oil tankers linked to Iran

US Treasury: New sanctions against entities and oil tankers linked to Iran

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on 10 companies and eight oil tankers linked to Iran, in an effort to prevent Tehran from using the Strait of Hormuz to bolster its economy.

The US Treasury Department stated that its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions against:

Billion Nexus International Limited (also known as Billion Nexus International Limited), in Hong Kong, China. Read more…

Tehran: The Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, and the pre-war era is over.

Tehran: The Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, and the pre-war era is over.

7-29-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Iranian Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ali Nikzad affirmed on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s right, stressing that his country will not back down from its position on the matter.
Nikzad stated, in remarks carried by Iranian media, that “the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, and we will not relinquish our right to it.” Read more…

After the bombing of Iraq, Egypt supports Saudi Arabia.

After the bombing of Iraq, Egypt supports Saudi Arabia.

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Cairo
Egypt announced on Wednesday its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and Jordan, condemning the attacks that targeted oil facilities in the Kingdom and the attacks that targeted Jordan, describing them as a violation of international law and an escalation that threatens the security of the region.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it condemns “in the strongest terms” the targeting of oil facilities in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Read more…

Trump: If Iran doesn’t make a deal with us, I will complete the military mission.

Trump: If Iran doesn’t make a deal with us, I will complete the military mission.

2026-07-28

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that the United States had held “good talks” with Iran, arguing that reaching an agreement with them was better than “destroying what’s left of the country,” but he threatened to resume military action if negotiations failed.

In an interview with Fox News, Trump explained that “it is better to reach an agreement with Iran than to destroy the rest of the country,” adding, “If Iran does not make a deal with us, I will come back and finish the job.” Read more…

Reuters: Oman has presented Iran with a proposal for managing the Strait of Hormuz that includes voluntary fees.

Reuters: Oman has presented Iran with a proposal for managing the Strait of Hormuz that includes voluntary fees.

2026-07-28

Shafaq News – Middle East
Reuters reported on Tuesday that Oman had submitted a proposal to Iran regarding a joint regional mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees.

The agency quoted a Gulf source as saying that Iran “will not exercise unilateral control over the vital waterway, according to the Omani proposal which enjoys regional support.” Read more…

Tehran demands that Ukraine be held accountable for attacking an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea

Tehran demands that Ukraine be held accountable for attacking an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea.

2026-07-26

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Sunday condemned the Ukrainian attack on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, demanding that the perpetrators of “this criminal act and their supporters” be held accountable.

In a telephone call with EU foreign policy commissioner Kaya Kallas, Araqchi called for “a decisive response from the UN Security Council, the EU and the international community to hold the perpetrators of this criminal act and their supporters accountable.” Read more…

Iran announces suspension of its attacks in the region after the cessation of US strikes.

Iran announces suspension of its attacks in the region after the cessation of US strikes.

2026-07-26

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran announced on Sunday that it was suspending its retaliatory attacks on Gulf states following the cessation of US airstrikes.

Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akrami Nia said, “The Americans stopped their attacks during the past two nights, and since our strategy is based primarily on responding in kind, we have also stopped our retaliatory operations.”

A U.S. official at the Department of Defense (the Pentagon) confirmed the suspension of military operations Read more…

The Wall Street Journal: Bahrain and Kuwait carried out direct strikes inside Iran

The Wall Street Journal: Bahrain and Kuwait carried out direct strikes inside Iran

2026-07-24

Shafaq News – Washington
The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing informed sources, that Bahrain and Kuwait secretly sent warplanes to launch attacks on sites inside Iran, in the first direct response of its kind against Tehran.

The sources told the American newspaper that the airstrikes launched at the beginning of this month targeted drone and missile depots, in addition to other military sites.

She added that the United Arab Emirates, which launched repeated attacks on Iran at the beginning of the war, Read more…