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Iranian media denies cancellation of Tehran’s negotiating delegation’s trip to Switzerland

Iranian media denies cancellation of Tehran’s negotiating delegation’s trip to Switzerland

2026-06-17

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, denied on Wednesday reports that the Iranian negotiating delegation’s trip to Switzerland had been cancelled.

IRNA quoted a source as saying that “the decision-making authorities in Iran are still studying the mechanism for formalizing the memorandum of understanding.”

The source added: “There has been no change to the Swiss negotiations program, and the news circulating about Read more…

NATO praises Washington: It prevented the Iranian nuclear threat

NATO praises Washington: It prevented the Iranian nuclear threat

2026-06-17

Shafaq News – Brussels
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described on Wednesday the United States’ move to prevent the Iranian nuclear threat and “undermine” Tehran’s missile capabilities as enhancing security for all.

Rutte said in a press statement: “We welcome the agreement that President Trump made with Iran.” Read more…

Armies are no longer enough: the new world war is being waged from within the banks.

Armies are no longer enough: the new world war is being waged from within the banks.

6-17-2026

Researcher Shatha Khalil*
For decades, wars were fought with armies, tanks, and missiles. Today, the most impactful battles are waged silently through banks, financial networks, economic sanctions, and data flows. The battlefield is no longer confined to military fronts; it has extended to the heart of the global financial system, where control over the movement of money can determine the fate of governments, economies, and even entire populations.

The growing role of private financial intelligence firms, such as K2 Integrity, raises a fundamental question: Is the mission of these companies limited to helping countries combat money laundering and financial crimes, or have they Read more…

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz will remain open without any fees.

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz will remain open without any fees.

2026-06-16

Shafaq News – Paris
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will be fully reopened by next Friday, stressing that the strait will be opened without imposing any fees.

Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Paris, Trump said, “Iran will not have a nuclear weapon, and the Strait of Hormuz will be opened without any fees even after the 60-day period ends,” adding that “the new relationship with Iran has become normal, and things will move forward quickly in the next phase.”

He added that “Iran wants to get this done and return to normal business,” noting that Read more…

Araghchi: The war has ended on all fronts and the agreement will come into effect on Friday.

Araghchi: The war has ended on all fronts and the agreement will come into effect on Friday.

2026-06-16

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed on Tuesday that the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, has ended, noting that the peace agreement with the United States will come into effect on Friday.

Araghchi said in press statements that “the declaration of the end of the war was the most important achievement in the first phase of the agreement, and it was officially announced yesterday morning, Monday,” indicating that “the official start of the implementation Read more…

Iranian President: We have decided to sign the memorandum of understanding with America next Friday

Iranian President: We have decided to sign the memorandum of understanding with America next Friday

2026-06-15

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Monday that the agreement between Iran and the United States is scheduled to be signed next Friday.

Mehr News Agency quoted Pezeshkian as saying, in response to a question about why there was no protest against the administration of the country during the war: “This was achieved thanks to the actions and efforts of the governors and the provincial governors… Everyone helped.” Read more…

America refutes Iran’s claims about the fate of “frozen billions”

America refutes Iran’s claims about the fate of “frozen billions”

2026-06-15

Shafaq News – Washington
US officials on Monday denied Iran’s claims that the agreement reached included the release of frozen assets in global banks.

Officials told Axios and CNN that Washington denies Tehran’s claims about being given billions of dollars in frozen funds before the start of the scheduled 60-day negotiation period following the signing of the agreement on Friday.

One official added, “This is absolutely untrue. This is a pay-for-performance agreement, and no frozen funds will be Read more…

Following the US-Iran agreement, a gas tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz heading east.

Following the US-Iran agreement, a gas tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz heading east.

2026-06-15

Shafaq News – Middle East
Reuters reported on Monday that a liquefied natural gas tanker had crossed the Strait of Hormuz heading east, in the first sign of a return to normal shipping traffic following the agreement between the United States and Iran.

The agency quoted ship tracking data as saying that the tanker continued its course through the strategic strait that connects the Arabian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Read more…

Iranian media: Hormuz to reopen Friday, tolls to be collected after 60 days

Iranian media: Hormuz to reopen Friday, tolls to be collected after 60 days

2026-06-15

Shafaq News – Tehran
An informed Iranian source revealed on Monday that the process of reopening the Strait of Hormuz will begin after the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States scheduled for next Friday, noting that disagreements over some clauses continued until the last moments before the announcement of the agreement.

The Iranian news agency Tasnim quoted the source as saying that US President Donald Trump insisted on opening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the embargo imposed on Iran simultaneously and immediately upon Read more…

Iraqi atmosphere in Boston… “The Lions of Mesopotamia” prepare to face Norway with widespread fan support

Iraqi atmosphere in Boston… “The Lions of Mesopotamia” prepare to face Norway with widespread fan support

2026-06-15

Shafaq News – Boston
Hours before the start of the highly anticipated World Cup match, Iraqi fans began flocking in large numbers to the American city of Boston, coming from various states, Canada, and neighboring countries, to support the Iraqi national team in its match scheduled for early Tuesday morning, as part of the 2026 World Cup competitions.

The gardens and areas surrounding the Iraqi national team’s residence witnessed a remarkable public presence, where Iraqi flags were raised and national chants and songs were sung expressing support Read more…

Trump: The agreement with Iran will be signed within two or three hours, and I will be present in person a week later.

Trump: The agreement with Iran will be signed within two or three hours, and I will be present in person a week later.

2026-06-14

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday evening that the agreement with Iran will be signed within the next two or three hours, suggesting that the agreement will be signed in person within a week in Europe.

Trump added in statements to the American network “Fox News”, “I will ask Iran not to bomb Israel in response to its bombing of the southern suburbs of Beirut”, stressing that the embargo imposed on Iran will be lifted immediately if the agreement is signed.

In this context, an Axios correspondent said that the US president told him in telephone remarks that he Read more…

Exclusive: Behind the scenes of Trump’s closed-door negotiations with Iran: Escalation is part of the game

Exclusive: Behind the scenes of Trump’s closed-door negotiations with Iran: Escalation is part of the game

2026-06-14

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
Former US Ambassador to Tajikistan, Robert Kikuta, revealed on Sunday that there are unannounced negotiation tracks between the United States and Iran taking place away from the mutual media statements, considering that what appears to the public does not necessarily reflect everything that is going on behind the scenes.

Kikuta, who previously held diplomatic posts in Baghdad, Kabul and Sana’a, said in an exclusive interview with Shafaq News Agency that US President Donald Trump is “currently engaged in a negotiating process, and there are Read more…

Report: Lifting restrictions on Iranian ports will coincide with securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Report: Lifting restrictions on Iranian ports will coincide with securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

2026-06-14

Shafaq News – Washington
Fox News reported on Sunday, citing a senior official, that lifting restrictions and maritime measures imposed on Iranian ports will coincide with the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and oil tankers.

According to the source, the network stated that the anticipated understandings include Tehran’s commitment to guaranteeing freedom of navigation through the strait without any obstacles immediately upon signing the agreement with Washington, while the efforts of the American forces in the first phase will focus on Read more…

Trump: The agreement with Iran will be signed tomorrow.

Trump: The agreement with Iran will be signed tomorrow.

2026-06-13

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday evening that the agreement with Iran will be signed on Sunday, expressing his hope that the process will go quickly and easily.

Trump added that “the Strait of Hormuz will be Read more…

US official: Britain and France discussed participating in removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz

US official: Britain and France discussed participating in removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz

2026-06-13

Shafaq News – Washington
A senior US official said on Saturday that Britain and France have discussed forming a maritime coalition and have warships nearby and ready to participate in mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the phase following the opening of the strait will witness an intensive and simultaneous operation to remove sea mines.

The official told Reuters that the US and Iran had reached a “very strong” political agreement, noting that statements issued by the Pakistani side today confirmed this significant progress. Read more…

Pakistan: US-Iran peace deal to be signed within 24 hours

Pakistan: US-Iran peace deal to be signed within 24 hours

2026-06-13

Shafaq News – Islamabad
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed on Saturday that Pakistan is preparing to electronically sign the US-Iran peace agreement within 24 hours.

Sharif said in a press statement: “We are closer than ever to a peace agreement and it is likely to be finalized within 24 hours. We are preparing for an electronic signing ceremony for the peace agreement between the United States and Iran as soon as Read more…

New York Times: Iran’s Supreme Leader is “comfortable” with the “peace agreement” with America

New York Times: Iran’s Supreme Leader is “comfortable” with the “peace agreement” with America

2026-06-13

Shafaq News – New York
The New York Times revealed on Saturday that Iranian civilian and military intermediaries confirmed that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was “comfortable” with the preliminary agreement, but did not confirm that he had signed it directly.

According to a report in the American newspaper, it remains unclear whether Iran will ultimately agree to the American conditions regarding the nuclear program in the next round of negotiations, as well as how quickly those talks will progress.

The newspaper quoted an American official as saying that Iran would not get anything Read more…

Trump halted it: Plan for “forced seizure” of Iranian uranium revealed

Trump halted it: Plan for “forced seizure” of Iranian uranium revealed

2026-06-13

Shafaq News – Washington
CNN revealed on Saturday that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Keane, the highest-ranking U.S. general, made a secret and urgent visit to the Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Florida in late May to personally review the military’s plans to send ground troops to Iran with the aim of “forcibly seizing” highly enriched uranium, the key component needed to produce a nuclear weapon.

The network quoted two informed sources as saying that the briefings were so important and sensitive that they Read more…

Trump: We may sign the agreement with Iran on Monday

Trump: We may sign the agreement with Iran on Monday

2026-06-12

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump predicted on Friday evening that an agreement with Iran would be signed by the end of the week or next Monday, noting that Tehran had “secretly apologized” for spreading “false information” about the terms of the agreement.

Trump said, “I still think the agreement could be signed by the end of the week or on Monday,” considering Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi’s statement about the imminent signing Read more…

Officially, Pakistan announces a “peace agreement” between Washington and Tehran.

Officially, Pakistan announces a “peace agreement” between Washington and Tehran.

2026-06-12

Shafaq News – Islamabad
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that a final and agreed-upon text of the “peace agreement” between the United States and Iran had been reached.

Sharif stated in a post on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency, that “amidst the intensive and continuous mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan, we are fully aware of the ongoing disinformation campaign waged by those who want to sabotage the peace agreement.”

He added: “Away from all the noise, we can confirm that a final and agreed-upon text of the peace agreement has Read more…