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Hopes for a US-Iranian deal are putting pressure on the dollar and supporting the toman.

Hopes for a US-Iranian deal are putting pressure on the dollar and supporting the toman.

2026-05-24

Shafaq News – Tehran
The US dollar fell against the Iranian toman on Sunday, amid rising expectations that an agreement or temporary understanding between Iran and the United States could be reached in the coming hours.

The price of 100 dollars reached about 16.8 million tomans in wholesale transactions, while it recorded 16.7 million tomans in individual transactions, indicating that one dollar was trading between 167,000 and Read more…

Trump: The final decision on Iran may be made tomorrow.

Trump: The final decision on Iran may be made tomorrow.

2026-05-23

Shafaq News – Washington
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump revealed his hesitation between moving towards a new agreement with Tehran or launching a military strike against it.

Trump told Axios that he would hold a meeting today with his top advisers to discuss the latest draft of the agreement with Iran, noting that a final decision could be made tomorrow.

He added that he would later meet with envoy Steve Wittkopf, along with Read more…

CBS: Trump will launch strikes against Iran within the next 72 hours

CBS: Trump will launch strikes against Iran within the next 72 hours

2026-05-23

Shafaq News – Washington
CBS News reported on Saturday that President Donald Trump, the Pentagon, and intelligence agencies are preparing to resume military strikes on Iran within the next 72 hours.

The network quoted informed sources as saying: “As of Friday evening, no final decision had been made regarding the possibility of launching new strikes.”

The sources added that some military and intelligence leaders cancelled their plans for Memorial Day weekend Read more…

In revenge for Soleimani: An Iraqi plot to assassinate Ivanka Trump has been revealed.

In revenge for Soleimani: An Iraqi plot to assassinate Ivanka Trump has been revealed.

2026-05-23

Shafaq News – Translation
An American report revealed a plot to assassinate Ivanka Trump, the daughter of the current US president, noting that the leader of Kataib Hezbollah, Muhammad Baqir al-Saadi, was behind it, in revenge for the killing of the commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Qassem Soleimani, in an American strike near Baghdad airport in 2020.

The New York Post reported, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, that Al-Saadi, 32, pledged to the Iranian Read more…

Contrary to what is being reported in the media, this is a “last chance” for Iran, and Trump’s response is coming.

Contrary to what is being reported in the media, this is a “last chance” for Iran, and Trump’s response is coming.

2026-05-23

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
Tom Harb, director of the American Middle East Coalition for Democracy and a prominent member of the Republican Party, revealed on Saturday details that contradicted recent reports about reaching a preliminary agreement or outlines for a new agreement between the United States and Iran, describing the reports on this matter as “lacking any credibility and falling within the realm of evasions.”

Harb clarified this in a special statement to Shafaq News Agency, in response to media reports and speculations Read more…

Tehran and Washington continue exchanging messages, and two issues are hindering the completion of the agreement.

Tehran and Washington continue exchanging messages, and two issues are hindering the completion of the agreement.

2026-05-22

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian sources revealed on Friday that messages were still being exchanged between Tehran and Washington, amid indications of progress in the negotiations over the past two days.

The Iranian news agency Fars quoted informed sources as saying that “the United States is still seeking to reach a comprehensive agreement with Iran on all contentious issues at the present stage, while Tehran insists on postponing Read more…

“Good signs”: Rubio announces progress in negotiations with Iran

“Good signs”: Rubio announces progress in negotiations with Iran

2026-05-21

Shafaq News – Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Pakistani officials would be traveling to Iran that night, referring to Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir, and confirmed that “some progress” had been made in the negotiations and that there were some “good signs”.

Rubio stated in remarks followed by Shafaq News Agency, “We have made some progress in the negotiations with Iran, but we are dealing with a fractured regime Read more…

Iran: 30 ships coordinate with the Revolutionary Guard to cross the Strait of Hormuz

Iran: 30 ships coordinate with the Revolutionary Guard to cross the Strait of Hormuz

2026-05-21

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian television announced on Thursday that the owners and captains of 30 ships are coordinating with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s naval force to cross the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions in the region.

Iranian television reported that “the owners and captains of 30 ships have been coordinating with the Revolutionary Guard’s naval force to cross the Strait of Hormuz since last night until now,” indicating that “it is very likely that the 30 ships will cross the strait by this Read more…

Putin: Russia and China conclude a broad package of agreements and shift almost all trade to rubles and yuan

Putin: Russia and China conclude a broad package of agreements and shift almost all trade to rubles and yuan

2026-05-20

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the signing of a broad package of agreements with China covering governmental, trade and administrative areas, noting that the two countries have switched to conducting their trade transactions in national currencies. In a press conference following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and the signing of the package of Read more…

UAE: Drones that targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant were launched from Iraq

UAE: Drones that targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant were launched from Iraq

2026-05-19

Shafaq News – Abu Dhabi
The UAE Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that it had detected and dealt with six hostile drones in the past 48 hours that attempted to target civilian and vital areas, confirming that the drones that targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraq.

The UAE’s state news agency WAM quoted the ministry as saying that Read more…

The G7 emphasizes the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The G7 emphasizes the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

2026-05-19

Shafaq News – Paris
The G7 nations affirmed on Tuesday the “urgent need” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reiterating their commitment to maintaining the stability of global energy markets amid escalating tensions in the region.

In a joint statement issued during their meeting in Paris, the group’s finance ministers said that Read more…

Iranian media: Tehran’s new proposal to end the war consists of 14 points.

Iranian media: Tehran’s new proposal to end the war consists of 14 points.

2026-05-18

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported on Monday that Tehran had submitted, through Pakistani mediation, a new negotiating text containing 14 points, as part of ongoing talks with the United States.

The agency quoted a source close to the negotiating team as saying that the new Iranian text focuses on negotiations to Read more…

Washington: Operation “Epic Wrath” against Iran has ended

Washington: Operation “Epic Wrath” against Iran has ended

2026-05-17

Shafaq News – Washington
US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Sunday the end of “Operation Epic Wrath” against Iran.

Fox News quoted Johnson as saying that the United States is working on a project to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social hinting at an impending Read more…

Iran: Washington responded to the proposed agreement with 5 conditions

Iran: Washington responded to the proposed agreement with 5 conditions

2026-05-17

Shafaq News – Tehran
On Sunday, the Iranian Fars News Agency revealed Washington’s conditions in its response to the proposed agreement.

The agency said that “Washington stipulated that a ceasefire in all areas be contingent upon Read more…

New York Times: Trump received plans to strike Iran

New York Times: Trump received plans to strike Iran

2026-05-16

Shafaq News – Washington
The New York Times reported on Friday that US President Donald Trump received plans from his aides to strike Iran, including sending special forces into Iran.

The New York Times quoted US officials as saying that “Trump’s aides have prepared plans to return to military strikes on Iran, if he decides to Read more…

Insurance services in lieu of fees: Tehran lays out a new plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz

Insurance services in lieu of fees: Tehran lays out a new plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz

2026-05-16

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Ministry of Economy has begun work on a project aimed at managing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz through a special maritime insurance system, which would give Tehran greater control over the strait and generate significant economic returns after the recent war, according to Iranian media reports.

The Iranian news agency Fars published a report stating that the plan is based on providing insurance services to Read more…

Russian banks enter into financial cooperation with Iran

Russian banks enter into financial cooperation with Iran

2026-05-16

Shafaq News – Tehran
The former head of Iran’s Trade Development Organization, Peyman Pak, announced on Saturday that a number of major Russian banks, including Sberbank and VTB Bank, have established active correspondent accounts with the Central Bank of Iran and banks operating in the country.

Fars News Agency quoted Pak as saying that the assets of these banks Read more…

Tehran announces its full readiness to ensure “safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran announces its full readiness to ensure “safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz

2026-05-16

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Revolutionary Guard’s naval force confirmed on Saturday its ability to meet the requests of all ships wishing to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian television quoted the Revolutionary Guard’s naval force as saying that all sailors are now communicating with the Revolutionary Guard’s naval force Read more…

Rubio: We will not make a bad deal with Iran and we did not ask for China’s help.

Rubio: We will not make a bad deal with Iran and we did not ask for China’s help.

2026-05-15

Shafaq News – Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted on Friday that Washington would not make a “bad” deal with Iran and that Tehran possessing a nuclear weapon would mean permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio said in a press statement: “If we allow Iran to possess a nuclear weapon, it will permanently Read more…

Trump: China opposes Iran possessing a nuclear weapon

Trump: China opposes Iran possessing a nuclear weapon

2026-05-15

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would not object to Iran suspending its nuclear program for 20 years, provided it was a “real commitment”.

Trump added, according to Reuters, that his visit to China was “historic,” confirming that “major trade agreements” were signed Read more…