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Trump: We will include Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah in Russia’s sanctions.

Trump: We will include Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah in Russia’s sanctions.

2026-07-14

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump revealed on Tuesday evening that his administration is working to include Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah in the sanctions bill imposed on Russia.

During his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House, Trump said: “There was fear of Iran in the region, and now the countries of the Middle East have gotten rid of a dominant entity.” Read more…

Trump replaces 20% tariffs on ships in the Strait of Hormuz with trade and investment deals

Trump replaces 20% tariffs on ships in the Strait of Hormuz with trade and investment deals

2026-07-14

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to international shipping, with the exception of Iranian vessels, while confirming a complete blockade on ships heading to or departing from Iranian ports.

Trump said in press statements that “his administration decided to replace the 20% tariffs with trade and investment deals that the Gulf states will conclude with the United States, as part of strengthening economic partnerships between the two sides.” Read more…

Human shelter dating back 18,000 years found in America

Human shelter dating back 18,000 years found in America

7-14-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Scientific reports revealed on Tuesday that archaeologists in the mountains of Oregon, USA, have found a remote rock shelter that could change prevailing historical concepts about the first inhabitants of North America.

The reports stated that “initial findings indicate that the site was inhabited by humans approximately 18,250 years ago, a date that makes the site one of the oldest known human settlements on the continent, and four times the age of Egypt’s Great Pyramid.”

She added that “these results challenge the long-held theory that early humans arrived on the continent from Asia via Read more…

Trump: We will destroy the nuclear facilities under the mountain of axes in Iran (Update)

Trump: We will destroy the nuclear facilities under the mountain of axes in Iran (Update)

2026-07-14

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday night that strong strikes would be launched against Iran today and tomorrow.

Trump said in an interview with an American radio program: I sometimes disagree with Netanyahu and I have told him so, and my relationship with him is “very good”.

Trump added that the memorandum of understanding with Iran was a test “and they did not abide by it,” indicating Read more…

Trump notifies Congress of resuming military operations against Iran, opening a 60-day window.

Trump notifies Congress of resuming military operations against Iran, opening a 60-day window.

2026-07-14

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters news agency revealed on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump sent a formal notification to Congress stating that hostilities against Iran would resume on July 7, a message his administration believes opens a new 60-day window for the use of military force in the region without congressional approval.

Trump said in the letter: “I directed this military operation in accordance with my responsibility to protect Americans, the national security of the United States, and its foreign policy interests.” Read more…

19 US warships will be blockading Iran starting tonight.

19 US warships will be blockading Iran starting tonight.

2026-07-14

Shafaq News – Washington
A U.S. official confirmed on Tuesday that the United States has deployed 19 warships to the Middle East region, a move that gives it significant firepower and military presence to enforce the naval blockade imposed on Iran, according to the Washington Post.

The official, who spoke to the newspaper on condition of anonymity, explained that most of the naval vessels are stationed in the northern Arabian Sea, and include the aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln and USS George H.W. Bush, in addition to Read more…

International Maritime Organization: There is no legal basis for imposing fees for crossing any strait.

International Maritime Organization: There is no legal basis for imposing fees for crossing any strait.

2026-07-13

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) confirmed on Monday its opposition to imposing fees for crossing any strait used for international navigation.

A spokesperson for the International Maritime Organization said: “There is no legal basis for imposing mandatory fees for crossing any strait.”

The organization continued: “We are waiting for more details regarding Trump’s statement that he will impose a 20% tariff on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz.” Read more…

Trump announces the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran.

Trump announces the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran.

2026-07-13

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran.

Trump said in a post on the “Thorth Surreal” platform, “The Strait of Hormuz is open, and will remain open, whether Iran enters or not. We are reimposing the Iranian blockade, which is so named because it only prevents Iranian ships or their proxies from entering or leaving.”

He added, “All other countries will enjoy fair and open use of the Strait. The United States will henceforth Read more…

Gold falls to $4068

Gold falls to $4068

7-13-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Gold prices declined in global markets on Monday amid growing expectations of continued US monetary tightening to combat inflation and rising global energy prices. Spot gold fell 1.2% to $4,068.91 an ounce in Singapore trading, after posting weekly losses of 1.4%, with prices falling as low as $4,060 an ounce during the session.
Investors focused on the impact of rising energy prices on inflation and what might prompt the US Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates for a longer period, a factor that typically puts Read more…

The headquarters of “Khatam al-Anbiya” responds to Trump: No passage through the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission.

The headquarters of “Khatam al-Anbiya” responds to Trump: No passage through the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission.

2026-07-13

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters responded on Monday to threats by US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that passage through the strait is “prohibited” without Iran’s permission.

The Iranian news agency Fars quoted the spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters as saying that “Iran will not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz in any way.” Read more…

Trump: We will be guardians of the Strait of Hormuz and we will charge fees for it (Update)

Trump: We will be guardians of the Strait of Hormuz and we will charge fees for it (Update)

2026-07-13

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States would take control of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that his country would impose fees in exchange for guarding the strategic waterway.

Trump said, in remarks reported by Fox News, that “the United States will be the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz.”

Trump described Iran as “a bunch of bad people,” in a reference to the continuing tension between Washington and Tehran over maritime security in the Gulf. Read more…

Tehran: The memorandum of understanding with Washington has “ended”.

Tehran: The memorandum of understanding with Washington has “ended”.

2026-07-13

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman and negotiating team member Ismail Baghaei confirmed on Monday that the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States “has practically ended,” while stressing that all American bases in the region are now within Iran’s “target bank.”

Baqaei opened his weekly press conference by greeting the Iraqi people for their participation in the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, noting that “Tehran takes into consideration and puts on its agenda the popular demands in Iran calling for revenge for Khamenei’s blood.” Read more…

Boroujerdi: Revenge against Trump and Netanyahu is inevitable

Boroujerdi: Revenge against Trump and Netanyahu is inevitable

7-12-2026

The Information Agency/Follow-up…
Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian Parliament, affirmed that “avenging the blood of the late leader Ali Khamenei and the martyrs is an inevitable duty.”
Boroujerdi stated in a statement followed by the Information Agency, “Trump, Netanyahu, and their executive agents should expect, at any moment, an act of revenge at the hands of the free people of the world.”
He added, “No place in the world, not even the White House, will be safe for Read more…

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz is open

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz is open

2026-07-12

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping, after Iran claimed to have closed the waterway.

Trump wrote in a brief post on the Truth Social platform that “the Strait of Hormuz is open,” adding that “the United States has dealt severe blows to Iran,” referring to the recent strikes carried out by US forces.

The US Central Command announced earlier on Sunday that more than 140 ships had passed through the Strait Read more…

He was a staunch supporter of the 2003 Iraq War… Death of American Republican hawk Lindsey Graham

He was a staunch supporter of the 2003 Iraq War… Death of American Republican hawk Lindsey Graham

2026-07-12

Shafaq News – Washington
American media outlets announced on Sunday the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham at the age of 71, following a “sudden and sudden health crisis”.

A distinguished career and a military background

Lindsey Graham was born in July 1955 in South Carolina. He studied law before joining the military as a prosecutor and legal advisor in the U.S. Air Force, where he served on several fronts, including the 1991 Gulf War against Iraq. He retired as a colonel in the reserves in 2015. Read more…

New Iranian targeting of Bahrain, UAE and Jordan: “Only material damage”

New Iranian targeting of Bahrain, UAE and Jordan: “Only material damage”

2026-07-12

Shafaq News – Jordan/UAE/Bahrain
Jordan announced on Sunday that three missiles coming from Iranian territory had fallen in a number of locations within the kingdom. While the UAE confirmed that the detected missile threats were outside the country’s borders, Bahrain indicated that the sirens had sounded again.

The Jordanian news agency Petra quoted an official in the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces as saying that the missiles that fell in the country did not result in any human casualties, Read more…

Qatar threatens Iran with “retaliation” and suspends maritime navigation.

Qatar threatens Iran with “retaliation” and suspends maritime navigation.

2026-07-12

Shafaq News – Doha
On Sunday, Qatar threatened to retaliate against Iranian attacks and ordered a halt to maritime navigation.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “We condemn in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian attacks on our territory and on a number of sister countries.”

She added: “We reserve our full right to respond in accordance with international law and the UN Charter and to Read more…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard decides to close the Strait of Hormuz until further notice

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard decides to close the Strait of Hormuz until further notice

7-12-2026

On Sunday, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard decided to close the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.

The Revolutionary Guard said in a statement that “foreign interference in determining the routes of ships within the Strait of Hormuz will lead to decisive measures,” noting that several ships ignored warnings and tried to sail in an unauthorized route, despite its demand that they correct their course and adhere to the approved route.

He added that “one of the ships, which endangered maritime security after disabling its systems, was subjected to Read more…

The Guardian: Europe may capitulate to Iran and pay tolls to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

The Guardian: Europe may capitulate to Iran and pay tolls to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

7-12-2026

The Guardian reported that European countries do not rule out the possibility of paying fees to ensure the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, if it is voluntary, as the newspaper stated that this European move comes as a step to ensure the safety of navigation in light of regional tensions.

According to the newspaper, European capitals believe that tolls should be voluntary and regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a UN agency. Europe suggests considering the situation in the Strait of Malacca as a model; crossing that waterway does not require tolls, but states and private companies make voluntary Read more…

Lifetime: Zionist settlers detain Democratic Representative Ro Khanna in the West Bank

Lifetime: Zionist settlers detain Democratic Representative Ro Khanna in the West Bank

7-11-2026

Information/Translation…
A report by Lifetime magazine on Saturday revealed that US Democratic Representative Ro Khanna was detained by illegal Israeli settlers during a visit to the occupied West Bank.
The report, translated by the Information Agency, quoted Representative Khanna as saying, “His group’s bus was surrounded by settlers armed with M4 rifles the day before while they were touring a part of the southern West Bank where residents face frequent attacks from illegal settlers.”
Khanna, a progressive legislator from California in the US House of Representatives, added, “We were in a village Read more…