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In numbers… The US Chief of Staff reveals “for the first time” the extent of the “destruction” of Iranian capabilities

In numbers… The US Chief of Staff reveals “for the first time” the extent of the “destruction” of Iranian capabilities

2026-04-08

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
In a detailed military statement, the first of its kind, the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Keane, revealed the final tally of the 38-day “Epic Fury” operation, confirming that the joint forces Read more…

A draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz failed after a Russian and Chinese veto in the Security Council.

A draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz failed after a Russian and Chinese veto in the Security Council.

4-7-2026

The UN Security Council failed on Tuesday to pass a draft resolution to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after Russia and China vetoed it.
Bahrain, an elected member of the Council, along with the Gulf states and Jordan, initiated Read more…

The coordination framework reveals a “nighttime” meeting that ended with “condemnations”.

The coordination framework reveals a “nighttime” meeting that ended with “condemnations”.

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework announced today, Tuesday, that it held its meeting No. (270) on Monday evening, April 6, 2026, at Haider al-Abadi’s office, to discuss Read more…

War: Possible targeting of Iranian infrastructure… and the regime faces a choice between submission or collapse.

War: Possible targeting of Iranian infrastructure… and the regime faces a choice between submission or collapse.

2026-04-07

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 Tuesday the outlines of the expected American strategy towards Tehran, stressing that the Iranian regime is now facing an inevitable confrontation with President Donald Trump’s 15 conditions, warning that failure to respond Read more…

Hours later… Shafaq News outlines scenarios following Trump’s deadline for Iran

Hours later… Shafaq News outlines scenarios following Trump’s deadline for Iran

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Tehran
Hours separate us from the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for reaching an agreement with Iran that would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, amid an accelerating US-Israeli military escalation, Read more…

A US congresswoman calls for the activation of Article 25 of the US Constitution against Trump, saying he is “crazy and unbalanced and must be impeached.”

A US congresswoman calls for the activation of Article 25 of the US Constitution against Trump, saying he is “crazy and unbalanced and must be impeached.”

2026-04-07

US Representative Ilhan Omar called for the immediate removal of President Donald Trump, describing him as a “crazy, unbalanced man,” following his threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure and return Iran to the “Stone Age.” Omar wrote in a post on the X platform: “This is unacceptable. The 25th Read more…

15 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz “with Iranian permission” within 24 hours

15 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz “with Iranian permission” within 24 hours

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian website Tabnak reported on Monday that only 15 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, amid strict restrictions on maritime traffic.

The website, citing maritime sources, stated that the ships Read more…

A plan to end the war: “No nuclear weapons, no sanctions,” but Tehran refuses to open the Strait of Hormuz.

A plan to end the war: “No nuclear weapons, no sanctions,” but Tehran refuses to open the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters, citing informed sources, revealed details of a proposed plan to halt the fighting between the United States and Iran, which is supposed to be decided on Monday. The plan includes an immediate ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran abandoning nuclear weapons in exchange for Read more…

Tehran intends to allow ships from friendly countries to pass through in exchange for fees.

Tehran intends to allow ships from friendly countries to pass through in exchange for fees.

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Tehran
A senior Iranian official said on Monday that Tehran would allow ships from some friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for paying security fees, as part of its efforts to obtain compensation Read more…

US commandos deep inside Iran: Details of the rescue of the second pilot

US commandos deep inside Iran: Details of the rescue of the second pilot

2026-04-05 01:04

Shafaq News – Tehran/Washington
American media reports on Sunday revealed details of a rescue operation carried out by US special forces inside Iran to recover a weapons systems officer from the crew of an F-15E fighter jet that was shot down in Read more…

Trump, addressing the Iranians: Open the damned strait or you will live in hell.

Trump, addressing the Iranians: Open the damned strait or you will live in hell.

2026-04-05 05:06

Shafaq News – Washington
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump revealed new details about the rescue operation of an F-15 fighter jet crew member inside Iran, confirming that the operation was carried out during the day and lasted seven hours deep in the Iranian mountains.

Trump said via Truth Social: “We rescued one of our F-15 crew members, a very brave and seriously wounded officer, Read more…

Rubio: Soleimani’s relative and daughter are pro-Iran and live in luxury in America.

Rubio: Soleimani’s relative and daughter are pro-Iran and live in luxury in America.

2026-04-04 08:46

Shafaq News – Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that the niece of the late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, and her daughter, were green card holders and living comfortably in the United States, following the US State Department’s announcement of their arrest Read more…

US media: A new round of negotiations is expected between Washington and Tehran.

US media: A new round of negotiations is expected between Washington and Tehran.

2026-04-03 10:39

Shafaq News – Washington
The Wall Street Journal suggested on Friday that a new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran is likely, and while it revealed that two countries have been nominated to host the round, it indicated that the negotiations led by Pakistan have reached a dead end. Read more…

Hebrew media: One crew member of the American fighter jet that crashed in Iran has been rescued.

Hebrew media: One crew member of the American fighter jet that crashed in Iran has been rescued.

2026-04-03 08:43

Shafaq News – Middle East
Hebrew media reported on Friday that one of the crew members of the American fighter jet that was shot down in Iran had been rescued.

Israel Hayom quoted an Israeli official as saying that the search is underway for the second pilot Read more…

The US military has deployed search teams in Iraq for the fighter jet’s crew.

The US military has deployed search teams in Iraq for the fighter jet’s crew.

2026-04-03 07:38

Shafaq News – Middle East
The US military launched a search and rescue operation on Friday after a fighter jet was shot down in Iran, while search teams were deployed in Iraq and Syria.

The New York Times quoted officials as saying that the search and rescue operation Read more…

The US is sending helicopters to search for the F-35 pilot, and Iranian media is announcing his capture.

The US is sending helicopters to search for the F-35 pilot, and Iranian media is announcing his capture.

THE INFO IN ARTICLE HAS BEEN PROVEN TO BE INACCURATE.

2026-04-03

The Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on Friday that Iranian forces captured an F-35 fighter jet pilot after his aircraft was shot down. The agency stated that Iranian security forces detained the pilot, who was flying an F-35 fighter jet, after it was Read more…

Trump: Opening the Strait of Hormuz will take a little time and will be “an oil well for the world”.

Trump: Opening the Strait of Hormuz will take a little time and will be “an oil well for the world”.

2026-04-03 05:30

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that opening the Strait of Hormuz will take a little more time.

Trump said in a post on his platform “Truth Social” that “with a little more time, we could easily open the Strait of Hormuz, extract the oil, and Read more…

Trump: Iran’s largest bridge is collapsing, and it’s time to make a deal.

Trump: Iran’s largest bridge is collapsing, and it’s time to make a deal.

2026-04-02 09:43

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump asserted on Thursday that Iran’s largest bridge is collapsing, emphasizing that it is time for Tehran to reach an agreement with Washington.

Trump said in a post on his Truth Social account, “Iran’s biggest bridge is collapsing and will never be used again – and more are coming! It’s time for Iran Read more…

Amid US absence, 36 countries meet to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Amid US absence, 36 countries meet to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-02

Shafaq News – London
Some 36 countries are meeting on Thursday in an effort to exert diplomatic and political pressure aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes, which has been disrupted Read more…

Trump: I am seriously considering withdrawing America from NATO

Trump: I am seriously considering withdrawing America from NATO

2026-04-01 02:10

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is “seriously” considering withdrawing the United States from NATO after the alliance refused to participate in a war against Iran, describing NATO as a “paper tiger”.

In an interview with the British newspaper The Telegraph, Trump added that Read more…