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The dollar surges in Iran, nearing 180,000 tomans.

The dollar surges in Iran, nearing 180,000 tomans.

2026-04-29

Shafaq News – Tehran
Foreign currency prices in Iran’s free market saw a sharp rise on Wednesday, amid a worsening economic crisis and the continued crippling naval blockade of its ports, with the US dollar exceeding 180,000 tomans, marking an increase of nearly Read more…

Washington: Democrats are considering suing Trump if he continues the war on Iran.

Washington: Democrats are considering suing Trump if he continues the war on Iran.

2026-04-29

Shafaq News – Washington
Sources in the US Congress reported on Wednesday that a number of Democrats are considering filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump if he decides to continue the war after May 1 without obtaining formal Read more…

Two experts disagree on the UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC, ranging from a price collapse to a limited impact.

Two experts disagree on the UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC, ranging from a price collapse to a limited impact.

2026-04-29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi oil and economic experts have differing opinions on the repercussions of the United Arab Emirates’ withdrawal from OPEC, ranging from warnings of a sharp drop in oil prices to estimates that rule out a major Read more…

Despite Tehran’s announcement, shipping data refutes claims that Iranian oil violated the embargo.

Despite Tehran’s announcement, shipping data refutes claims that Iranian oil violated the embargo.

2026-04-29

Shafaq News – Washington
Shipping data reported by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday revealed no indications that any Iranian oil shipment had reached foreign markets.

The newspaper quoted Kpler, a company specializing in energy and shipping data, as saying that “Iran is facing Read more…

Armed with a rifle, Trump threatens Iran via “Truth Social”.

Armed with a rifle, Trump threatens Iran via “Truth Social”.

2026-04-29

Shafaq News – Washington
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump issued a threat to Iran in a post on the Truth Social platform.

Trump appeared in an AI-generated image holding a rifle, with the caption: Read more…

The UAE announces its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

The UAE announces its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ alliance, with the decision to take effect on May 1, 2026.

The UAE stated in a statement seen by Shafaq News Agency that the decision Read more…

Rubio: Division within the Iranian leadership is an obstacle to reaching an agreement.

Rubio: Division within the Iranian leadership is an obstacle to reaching an agreement.

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Monday that the division within the Iranian leadership has become an obstacle for Washington in reaching an agreement with them, stressing his rejection of imposing Iranian fees on the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio said in an interview Read more…

US Navy seizes $380 million worth of Iranian oil

US Navy seizes $380 million worth of Iranian oil

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Middle East
TankerTrackers.com, a website that tracks the movement of oil tankers around the world, reported on Sunday that the US Navy had seized $380 million worth of Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean.

The website quoted satellite data indicating that the oil seized by the US Navy appeared to be Read more…

Tasnim: Araqchi will present 4 conditions in Islamabad to end the war

Tasnim: Araqchi will present 4 conditions in Islamabad to end the war

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian news agency Tasnim revealed on Sunday afternoon that the return of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to Pakistan, which is leading the mediation between Tehran and Washington, is to convey four Iranian conditions for ending the war: imposing a new legal regime Read more…

Trump: The war with Iran will end soon.

Trump: The war with Iran will end soon.

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump asserted on Sunday that the war with Iran would end soon, while indicating that Tehran would hand over its uranium.

Speaking to Fox News, Trump said that Iran cannot be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon, and what we have done should have been done Read more…

Trump: Suspected shooter at media dinner was a “lone wolf”

Trump: Suspected shooter at media dinner was a “lone wolf”

2026-04-26

US President Donald Trump stated that he believed the suspect who stormed the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and opened fire was a “lone wolf,” saying, “In my opinion, he was a lone wolf,” and describing the man as “mentally disturbed.”

The US president added that he felt there was no Read more…

Trump announces cancellation of Whitkopf and Kushner’s visit to meet the Iranian delegation in Islamabad

Trump announces cancellation of Whitkopf and Kushner’s visit to meet the Iranian delegation in Islamabad

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the cancellation of the visit of the US negotiating delegation with Iran to Pakistan.

Trump told Fox News: “I told negotiator Steve Wittkopf and Jared Kushner that they are not going to make an 18-hour trip to talk about nothing.” Read more…

Iran resorts to floating storage amid pressure on oil exports

Iran resorts to floating storage amid pressure on oil exports

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Tehran
International reports on Saturday indicated that Iran is facing increasing pressure in its oil sector as storage capacity approaches its maximum limits, amid restrictions on its exports, prompting it to take emergency measures to avoid a production shutdown. Read more…

Araghchi informs Islamabad of his country’s position on the ceasefire

Araghchi informs Islamabad of his country’s position on the ceasefire

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Tehran
On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi discussed regional developments and the ceasefire issue with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that “Araqchi explained during the meeting Read more…

An Iranian delegation headed by Araqchi arrives in Pakistan today

An Iranian delegation headed by Araqchi arrives in Pakistan today

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iranian and Pakistani media reported on Friday that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi would arrive in Islamabad that day for talks, with the announcement of a new round of negotiations between Read more…

The Central Bank of Iran confirms receiving ship transit revenues via a “cash transaction”.

The Central Bank of Iran confirms receiving ship transit revenues via a “cash transaction”.

2026-04-23

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Central Bank of Iran announced on Thursday that it had received fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Fars News Agency quoted the Central Bank as confirming the deposit of Read more…

The New York Times reveals the health status of Mojtaba Khamenei: He delegated decision-making to the Revolutionary Guard.

The New York Times reveals the health status of Mojtaba Khamenei: He delegated decision-making to the Revolutionary Guard.

2026-04-23

Shafaq News – Washington
The New York Times revealed on Thursday information about the situation of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, indicating that he has delegated decision-making authority to leaders in the Revolutionary Guard.

The newspaper quoted Iranian officials as saying that “Mojtaba Khamenei has Read more…

Europe is losing 500 million euros daily due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe is losing 500 million euros daily due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-22

Shafaq News – Brussels
The European Union’s energy commissioner, Dan Jorgensen, revealed on Wednesday that additional energy expenditures since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran have reached 24 billion euros, equivalent to about 500 million euros per day.

Jorgensen said the energy market situation remains bad even in the best-case Read more…

The International Maritime Organization is considering evacuating ships stranded in the Gulf.

The International Maritime Organization is considering evacuating ships stranded in the Gulf.

2026-04-21

Shafaq News – London
The head of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, announced on Tuesday that the organization is working on a plan to evacuate hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf region, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Bloomberg quoted Dominguez as saying that the plan would only be Read more…

Shortly before the end of the truce, Trump may participate in the Islamabad talks.

Shortly before the end of the truce, Trump may participate in the Islamabad talks.

2026-04-21

Shafaq News – Islamabad
Reuters, citing a Pakistani source, reported on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump may participate in person or online if an agreement is reached during the ongoing talks.

The source stated that “the atmosphere is positive, and Read more…