UNCATEGORIZED

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…

Exclusive from the White House: The terms of the Tehran-Washington agreement differ from the Iranian narrative.

Exclusive from the White House: The terms of the Tehran-Washington agreement differ from the Iranian narrative.

2026-06-12

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
The White House on Friday revealed details of what it described as the “core commitments” that Iran agreed to in the recent understanding with the United States, denying the validity of the terms published by the official Iranian news agency IRNA regarding the agreement .

A senior US administration official told Shafaq News Agency that what Iranian media outlets published “does not reflect the reality of what was agreed upon,” considering that the Iranian narrative contains fallacies related to the essence of the understandings concluded Read more…

Araghchi: Agreement with Washington is “closer than ever”

Araghchi: Agreement with Washington is “closer than ever”

2026-06-12

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Friday that the Islamabad memorandum of understanding is “closer than ever” to implementation, stressing that its details will be shared with the public in due course.

Araqchi stated in a post on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency: “The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding is closer than ever to being implemented. Until it is finalized, the media should refrain from speculating about its content.” Read more…

Washington: 7 million barrels of oil were smuggled out of the Strait of Hormuz with US military assistance.

Washington: 7 million barrels of oil were smuggled out of the Strait of Hormuz with US military assistance.

2026-06-12

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced on Friday that 7 million barrels of oil had been released from the Strait of Hormuz with US assistance.

Wright said in a report carried by Reuters that “no Iranian crude oil has left the Strait of Hormuz.”

He added that “about 7 million barrels of oil left the Gulf today with American military assistance.”

US President Donald Trump on Friday denied the validity of what he called “the conditions leaked by Iran” to the Read more…

The first person in the world… Elon Musk’s wealth exceeds one trillion dollars

The first person in the world… Elon Musk’s wealth exceeds one trillion dollars

2026-06-12

Shafaq News – Washington
SpaceX, the space technology company owned by American businessman Elon Musk, announced on Friday that it had launched its shares on the global market at an initial price of $135 per share, raising approximately $75 billion.

SpaceX said it sold about 555.6 million shares at the offering price, giving the company a market value of about $1.77 trillion.

This valuation would make Musk the first person whose net worth exceeds $1 trillion, based on the value of his Read more…

Comprising 14 points… Key features of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran

Comprising 14 points… Key features of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran

2026-06-12

Shafaq News – Washington/Tehran
Bloomberg News reported on Friday that Washington and Tehran will sign a memorandum of understanding in Geneva next Sunday, noting that the signing will be limited to a preliminary memorandum of understanding and not a final agreement.

The agency, quoting a G7 official, indicated “the possibility of the signing being completed on the sidelines of the group’s meeting next week.”

In this context, the Iranian news agency Mehr revealed new details Read more…

US Central Command: The Strait of Hormuz remains open for transit and Iran does not control it.

US Central Command: The Strait of Hormuz remains open for transit and Iran does not control it.

2026-06-11

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command announced on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial ships and tankers, asserting that Iran cannot control this strategic energy corridor from the Middle East to global markets.

This American statement came after the Iranian Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters announced earlier on Thursday the closure of the Strait Read more…

Trump: We will strike Iran hard tonight and seize its energy facilities.

Trump: We will strike Iran hard tonight and seize its energy facilities.

2026-06-11

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that US forces would take full control of oil and gas facilities in Iran, in the most serious threat yet amid signs of a broader military escalation in the Gulf region.

Trump stated in a post on Truth Social that “America will strike Iran hard tonight.” This threat comes as Washington and Tehran have been exchanging military strikes for the past two days, following the downing of a US Apache attack helicopter near the Strait Read more…

Statement from 22 countries: Iran must stop attacking individuals on our soil.

Statement from 22 countries: Iran must stop attacking individuals on our soil.

2026-06-11

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Twenty-two countries, including the United States and European nations, called on Iran on Thursday to stop attacking individuals on their territory.

These countries condemned the Iranian security services for their “shameful use of international and domestic criminal gangs in plots in Europe, North America and Australia.”

A joint statement issued by these countries said that “attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or attack individuals on our territory in any way undermine national sovereignty and international standards,” adding that “these actions must stop immediately.” Read more…

Gold prices fell to their lowest level in 11 weeks due to the rise of the dollar and oil.

Gold prices fell to their lowest level in 11 weeks due to the rise of the dollar and oil.

2026-06-10

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Erbil
Global gold prices fell by more than 1% during trading on Wednesday, hitting their lowest level in 11 weeks, affected by the rise in the US dollar and oil prices, amid renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran, which boosted concerns about inflation and continued high interest rates.

Spot gold fell 1.8% to $4,187.59 an ounce, its lowest level since March 23, while U.S. gold futures for August delivery declined 1.7% to Read more…

Trump: The era of “Middle East bully” is over, and the Iranian army is in complete chaos.

Trump: The era of “Middle East bully” is over, and the Iranian army is in complete chaos.

2026-06-10

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran had wasted “too much time” negotiating to reach a comprehensive peace agreement with America in the region.

Trump said in press statements that if the agreement had been reached, it “would have brought great gains to Iran, but now it will have to pay the price” for what he described as stalling and procrastination.

He added that Iran has become “talkative without action,” and that the era of “the bully of the Middle East is completely over,” noting that Read more…

Iran announces halt to military operations against Israel

Iran announces halt to military operations against Israel

2026-06-08

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters announced on Monday a halt to military operations against Israel, but stressed that if attacks continue, especially in southern Lebanon, Tehran’s response will be “more forceful.”

The last hours of Monday witnessed a continued military escalation between Iran and Israel, punctuated by raids and explosions in several Iranian cities, amid mutual warnings of expanding the scope of the confrontation.

The Israeli army announced on Monday morning that it had detected new launches of missiles Read more…

Iran announces the implementation of the “Hormuz Tariff”

Iran announces the implementation of the “Hormuz Tariff”

2026-06-07

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s parliament announced on Sunday that the mechanism for collecting fees from ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz has entered “the actual implementation phase.”

Mohammad Zanganeh, a member of the Program and Budget Committee of the Shura Council, told the Iranian Fars News Agency that the average amount collected from each ship passing through the Strait ranges between $1.5 and $2 million, noting that this policy Read more…

Reuters: US move to compensate neighboring countries affected by frozen Iranian assets

Reuters: US move to compensate neighboring countries affected by frozen Iranian assets

2026-06-07

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters reported on Saturday evening that the US administration is moving towards making frozen Iranian assets available to its allies in order to support reconstruction and repair projects in countries affected by Iranian policies or activities.

The agency added that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent directed the relevant authorities to prepare a comprehensive assessment of the extent of the damage caused by Iran in a number of neighboring countries, in a move that could Read more…

The US military is preparing to execute four soldiers.

The US military is preparing to execute four soldiers.

2026-06-07

Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. Army is working on a plan to carry out the executions of four death row inmates within the U.S. military, should the U.S. president order their execution, according to an internal planning document seen by ABC News.

According to the report, carrying out this step would make it the first time the US military has executed convicted American military personnel in more than half a century.

According to the internal document released last February, entitled “Operation Decisive Justice,” the plan directs Read more…