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US officials: Negotiations with Tehran are in their final stage

US officials: Negotiations with Tehran are in their final stage

2026-06-06

Shafaq News – Washington
The American website Axios reported on Friday that negotiations with Iran have reached their final stages, indicating that American negotiators Steve Wittkopf and Jared Kushner have met with American nuclear experts.

Axios quoted US officials as saying that “Kushner and Woitkoff met yesterday with nuclear experts at the National Laboratory in Tennessee.”

Officials confirmed that “there are still disagreements between Washington and Tehran on a number of details Read more…

Israeli report: Iran has established a system to ensure the resilience of its “missile cities” under attacks.

Israeli report: Iran has established a system to ensure the resilience of its “missile cities” under attacks.

2026-06-06

Shafaq News – Middle East
An Israeli report revealed on Saturday that Iran has moved to a strategic system designed to ensure the survival and resilience of its “missile cities” even after heavy airstrikes that they may be subjected to.

The Hebrew website “Netsiv” reported, in a report seen by Shafaq News Agency, that Iran continues to rehabilitate and expand underground military facilities that were damaged by the attacks, and is even building new layers of protection and additional tunnels.

The report indicated that satellite imagery analysis suggests that most Iranian activity is concentrated in: the Read more…

Qatar: Has the US operations center at Al Udeid Air Base gone out of service?

Qatar: Has the US operations center at Al Udeid Air Base gone out of service?

2026-06-06

Shafaq News – Follow-up
A military magazine revealed that the US air operations center at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar was put out of service as a result of Iranian strikes in the first weeks of the war.

Air & Space Forces Magazine quoted a senior U.S. official and sources familiar with the attack as saying that the center, which has run U.S. air campaigns in the Middle East for more than two decades, was hit directly by several Iranian missiles.

The report indicated that the US military, anticipating that Al Udeid Air Base would be targeted, had been Read more…

Tehran accuses the IAEA of politicizing its reports.

Tehran accuses the IAEA of politicizing its reports.

2026-06-06

Shafaq News – Tehran
Tehran on Saturday accused the UN agency of politicizing its reports, after the International Atomic Energy Agency warned that it would be impossible to visit Iranian facilities to verify nuclear materials.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told Iranian media, as reported by Reuters, that the agency should avoid turning technical reports into “tools of political pressure” if it wants to contribute to reaching a diplomatic solution.

He added that the agency’s inability to monitor some facilities resulted from Read more…

CENTCOM denies Iran fired warning shots at its ships and affirms: We operate freely.

CENTCOM denies Iran fired warning shots at its ships and affirms: We operate freely.

2026-06-05

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) denied on Friday that Iran fired warning shots at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, asserting that it continues its naval operations in territorial waters while enforcing the embargo imposed on Iran.

The command stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “Iran claims that it fired warning shots at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, forcing the US ships to ‘retreat’ towards the Indian Ocean. This claim is false.” Read more…

Trump: We discussed carrying out a military operation in Iran to seize its uranium stockpile.

Trump: We discussed carrying out a military operation in Iran to seize its uranium stockpile.

2026-06-05

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump revealed that he discussed with his administration carrying out a military operation inside Iran to seize its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said that carrying out the mission is not easy, explaining that Iranian uranium is located in fortified sites and requires significant equipment to handle.

He added: “Initially we thought about doing it, but it requires staying there for two weeks and a lot of equipment.” Read more…

The International Atomic Energy Agency informs its members of “undeclared” nuclear activities in Iran.

The International Atomic Energy Agency informs its members of “undeclared” nuclear activities in Iran.

2026-06-04

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) revealed on Thursday the possibility of undeclared nuclear materials and activities in Iran, stressing the need for Tehran to implement the safeguards agreement related to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

Reuters quoted two reports on Iran that the agency sent to member states, in which it expressed concern about its inability to verify previously declared stockpiles of enriched uranium Read more…

Trump: US House vote to restrict my war powers is an unpatriotic act

Trump: US House vote to restrict my war powers is an unpatriotic act

2026-06-04

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump on Thursday described the US House of Representatives’ vote to restrict his war powers as “an unpatriotic act”.

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from continuing military operations against Iran without legislative authorization, in a move reflecting the parliamentary effort to limit the White House’s powers in managing the ongoing conflict. Read more…

Washington tells Tehran: The Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the location of the “uranium” is determined.

Washington tells Tehran: The Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the location of the “uranium” is determined.

2026-06-03

Shafaq News – Middle East
The Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported on Wednesday that America informed the Iranian authorities that it would not open the Strait of Hormuz until Iran handed over its enriched uranium sites.

The newspaper said that “Washington informed Tehran that it will not open the Strait of Hormuz or lift sanctions before knowing the location of the enriched uranium.”

She added that “Washington demanded that Tehran clarify the location of its enriched uranium stockpile before Read more…

Kuwait: Foreigner killed and 63 injured in recent Iranian attack

Kuwait: Foreigner killed and 63 injured in recent Iranian attack

2026-06-03

Shafaq News – Kuwait
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that 63 people were injured as a result of the Iranian attack that targeted Kuwait, confirming that the injured included civilians and employees at Kuwait International Airport, as well as a number of travelers.

The ministry said in a statement seen by Shafaq News Agency that it had activated emergency plans and raised the level of preparedness in all hospitals and medical institutions Read more…

Netanyahu: The foundations of the Iranian regime have cracked and its end is collapse.

Netanyahu: The foundations of the Iranian regime have cracked and its end is collapse.

2026-06-02

Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Iran had paid a “heavy price,” arguing that the foundations of the Iranian regime had been deeply shaken by recent developments.

Netanyahu added in his remarks that what is happening represents a major shift in Iran’s internal and regional situation.

He continued, saying, “I tell you that the end of the Iranian regime is its downfall,” in a new escalation Read more…

The US military announces it bombed radar systems and drone control sites in southern Iran.

The US military announces it bombed radar systems and drone control sites in southern Iran.

2026-06-01

Shafaq News – Middle East
The US military announced on Monday that US forces had carried out attacks targeting radar systems and drone control sites in southern Iran.

The Central Command (CENTCOM) stated via the “X” platform: “The US Central Command conducted defensive strikes against radar systems and drone control sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island this weekend.”

She added that the strikes were in response to the downing of an American MQ-1 drone that was flying over Read more…

American robots to clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian mines

American robots to clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian mines

2026-05-30

Shafaq News – Washington
A report in the Wall Street Journal on Saturday stated that America used robots to remove mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

The newspaper quoted officials as saying that a number of ships were able to cross the Strait of Hormuz after turning off their tracking devices, confirming that the US military coordinated with ships that crossed the strait.

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he is preparing to make a “final decision” on a possible Read more…

Five US soldiers injured when Iranian ballistic missile debris fell on a military base in Kuwait

Five US soldiers injured when Iranian ballistic missile debris fell on a military base in Kuwait

2026-05-30

Shafaq News – Kuwait
Bloomberg reported on Saturday that Iran launched a Fateh-110 ballistic missile toward Kuwait, which was intercepted and destroyed in the air by Kuwaiti air defense systems within the past 24 hours.

Bloomberg quoted sources as saying that missile debris fell inside Ali Al Salem Air Base in northwest Kuwait, injuring five Americans, including soldiers and Read more…

US Defense Secretary: We are continuing our “steel” blockade on Iranian ports.

US Defense Secretary: We are continuing our “steel” blockade on Iranian ports.

2026-05-30

Shafaq News – Washington
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed on Saturday that his country’s naval forces are continuing the “steel” blockade on Iranian ports, while maintaining complete control over shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US Secretary of State said in a press statement that Washington will continue to pressure Iran until an acceptable agreement is reached, adding: “We want to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and are ready for all possible scenarios.” Read more…

Trump announces lifting of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump announces lifting of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

2026-05-29

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday the lifting of the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the need to reopen it immediately to international shipping without any transit fees.

Trump said in press statements, as reported by Shafaq News Agency, that “ships stuck in the strait due to the blockade, which will now be lifted, can begin the process of returning,” adding that “the Strait of Hormuz must be opened immediately without transit fees Read more…

DuckDuckGo’s popularity surged after Google expanded its AI features.

DuckDuckGo’s popularity surged after Google expanded its AI features.

5-29-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Google’s massive expansion into integrating artificial intelligence into its search engine is pushing an increasing number of users towards simpler, privacy-focused alternatives, most notably DuckDuckGo.

During the conference, Google unveiled a complete redesign of the search experience, based on an AI agent capable of answering questions, performing tasks, and running tools that operate in the background, instead of displaying the traditional list of known links.

But this move has sparked widespread criticism from users and experts, who believe the company is forcibly Read more…

A US official: Washington and Tehran have reached an agreement, but it needs Trump’s final approval.

A US official: Washington and Tehran have reached an agreement, but it needs Trump’s final approval.

2026-05-28

Shafaq News – Washington
A US official revealed on Thursday that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to achieve comprehensive peace in the Middle East region, adding that this agreement needs the final approval of President Donald Trump.

According to Axios, the terms of the deal between Iran and the United States were reached on Tuesday, but the leaders of the two countries have not yet agreed. However, Trump told the Read more…

Gold prices fall to their lowest level in two months

Gold prices fall to their lowest level in two months

5-28-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Gold prices fell to their lowest level in two months on Thursday, as new US attacks on Iran boosted the dollar and oil prices.
By 11:45 Moscow time, August gold futures (Comex) had fallen 1.42% to $4,417.80 an ounce.
Spot gold also declined 1.48% to $4,388.08 an ounce, after earlier hitting Read more…

Hebrew newspaper: Bin Salman is ready to recognize Israel, and his father is the “obstacle”.

Hebrew newspaper: Bin Salman is ready to recognize Israel, and his father is the “obstacle”.

2026-05-27

Shafaq News – Middle East
Evangelical leader and ally of US President Donald Trump, Mike Evans, reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told him during a private meeting that he was ready to recognize Israel “today,” but that his father, King Salman, still constituted an “obstacle” to that, according to the Hebrew newspaper “Jerusalem Post”.

Evans said: “When I spoke to the Crown Prince, he told me that he would recognize Israel today, but he said that Read more…