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Trump rules out extending truce with Iran

Trump rules out extending truce with Iran

2026-04-20

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he ruled out renewing the truce with Iran.

Trump told Bloomberg: Read more…

Trump: We hope Iran will accept our offer or we will destroy all power plants and bridges (Update)

Trump: We hope Iran will accept our offer or we will destroy all power plants and bridges (Update)

2026-04-19

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that an agreement with Iran will happen one way or another.

Trump said in brief remarks to ABC News: “The agreement with Iran will happen one way or another, in a friendly way or a hard way.”

He added: Read more…

Trump: Iran cannot blackmail us and we will wait until the end of the day (Update)

Trump: Iran cannot blackmail us and we will wait until the end of the day (Update)

2026-04-18

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that talks with Iran are ongoing, indicating that some information regarding the Strait of Hormuz would be obtained by the end of the day.

Trump said in a speech followed by Shafaq News Agency: “We are talking with Read more…

A new US aircraft carrier is approaching the Strait of Hormuz.

A new US aircraft carrier is approaching the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-18

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Associated Press quoted officials on Saturday as saying that the US aircraft carrier Gerald Ford had entered the Red Sea, accompanied by two US Navy destroyers.

According to officials, the carrier is heading towards areas near the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that this move comes within Read more…

US military officials: The Revolutionary Guard launched three attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

US military officials: The Revolutionary Guard launched three attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-18

Shafaq News – Washington/London/Tehran
US military officials revealed that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched three attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, as Tehran closed it again to maritime traffic.

For its part, the British Maritime Operations Authority announced Read more…

After announcing its reopening, Trump said: The Strait of Hormuz will remain blockaded.

After announcing its reopening, Trump said: The Strait of Hormuz will remain blockaded.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked, after Tehran announced it was fully open to ships.

Trump said in a post on Truth Social that “Iran has just announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for full passage,” adding that “our process with Iran should Read more…

Following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices fell by 10%.

Following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices fell by 10%.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Oil prices fell by 10% in global markets on Friday afternoon after Iran announced it was reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial and other vessels.

Agence France-Presse reported that the price of a barrel of Brent North Sea crude for June delivery fell by 10.42% to Read more…

Germans are angry about continued support for Ukraine: Zelensky sees us as a “cash cow”

Germans are angry about continued support for Ukraine: Zelensky sees us as a “cash cow”

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Berlin
German citizens have expressed their discontent with what they consider a “drain” on their country’s economy due to the aid Berlin is providing to Ukraine in its war with Russia, coinciding with energy supply shortages and other problems.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement, in which he described Read more…

Barak: We may reach normalization between Syria and Israel before Lebanon.

Barak: We may reach normalization between Syria and Israel before Lebanon.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Washington
US envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, confirmed on Friday that international efforts to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will proceed in gradual stages, stressing the need to review the failures of the 2024 agreement to avoid Read more…

Iran and the US reach an agreement, with expectations of a memorandum of understanding being signed within two months.

Iran and the US reach an agreement, with expectations of a memorandum of understanding being signed within two months.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Islamabad
A Pakistani source reported on Friday that Iran and the United States have reached a preliminary agreement and are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding within two months.

Reuters quoted the Pakistani source as saying Read more…

Iran: We announce the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels.

Iran: We announce the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open after an agreement was reached to cease fire between Lebanon and Israel.

Araqchi said in a post on his account Read more…

Reuters: The United States and Iran may sign an agreement soon.

Reuters: The United States and Iran may sign an agreement soon.

2026-04-17

Reuters, citing a Pakistani source involved in mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, reported that the two countries may reach an agreement soon, as negotiations enter their final stages. According to Reuters, the Pakistani source stated on Friday that there has been progress Read more…

Trump: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

Trump: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening a ten-day ceasefire in Lebanon, starting at 5 pm US time.

Trump said in a post on Truth Social: “I just had excellent talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Read more…

America becomes a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War II

America becomes a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War II

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Reuters reported on Thursday that America has become a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War I due to events in the Middle East and disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Reuters reported that the United States almost became Read more…

Pakistan confirms US and Iran are ready to hold talks

Pakistan confirms US and Iran are ready to hold talks

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Islamabad
Pakistani Foreign Minister Tahir Andarabi announced on Thursday that the United States and Iran are ready to hold a round of talks in an attempt to reach an agreement to end the war, but he did not specify Read more…

Washington expands blockade on Iranian ships to include weapons and ammunition

Washington expands blockade on Iranian ships to include weapons and ammunition

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters reported on Thursday that the US military has expanded its embargo on Iranian shipments to include smuggled materials such as weapons and ammunition.

The agency stated that “the US Navy is now subjecting ships suspected of Read more…

Axios: Washington and Tehran negotiators close to a deal to end the war

Axios: Washington and Tehran negotiators close to a deal to end the war

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Washington
The American news website Axios reported on Wednesday that American and Iranian negotiators came close to reaching a framework agreement to end the war during the first round of talks, amid attempts by both sides to bridge the remaining gaps and reach an agreement in the second round Read more…

CENTCOM announces complete shutdown of Iranian maritime trade

CENTCOM announces complete shutdown of Iranian maritime trade

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Washington
The US military announced on Wednesday that Iranian ports were completely blockaded and that maritime trade to and from Iran had completely stopped.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Brad Cooper said Read more…

Initial agreement between Washington and Tehran to extend the ceasefire

Initial agreement between Washington and Tehran to extend the ceasefire

2026-04-15 04:59

Shafaq News – Washington
The Associated Press, citing responsible sources, reported on Wednesday that the United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend the ceasefire, paving the way for discussions on a permanent Read more…

Two American minesweepers are heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.

Two American minesweepers are heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-14

Shafaq News – Washington
Two US minesweepers are heading to the Middle East on Tuesday as part of escalating military moves aimed at securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, amid continuing tensions in the region.

The US website “Wartime Zone” reported that the minesweepers Read more…