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Russia and Ukraine agree to Trump’s truce

Russia and Ukraine agree to Trump’s truce

2026-05-09

Shafaq News – Moscow/Kyiv
Russia and Ukraine announced on Friday that they had agreed to US President Donald Trump’s initiative for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange between the two sides.

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters that Russia had agreed to Trump’s initiative for a ceasefire from May 9 to 11 and a prisoner exchange Read more…

Iranian confirmation: Mojtaba Khamenei was injured

Iranian confirmation: Mojtaba Khamenei was injured

2026-05-09

Shafaq News – Tehran
Mazaher Hosseini, the official in charge of meetings at the office of the Iranian Supreme Leader, confirmed on Friday evening that Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured by an “explosion wave,” but that he has now recovered and is in good health.

According to the Iranian news agency Read more…

The US military announces it intercepted “unprovoked” Iranian attacks and responded with “defensive strikes”.

The US military announces it intercepted “unprovoked” Iranian attacks and responded with “defensive strikes”.

2026-05-08

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command announced that its forces intercepted what it described as “unprovoked” Iranian attacks and responded with defensive strikes as three US Navy destroyers passed through the Strait of Hormuz towards the Gulf of Oman.

The command said in a statement that Iranian forces launched several Read more…

“Victory Day” truce: Russia announces a ceasefire and warns Ukraine against violating it.

“Victory Day” truce: Russia announces a ceasefire and warns Ukraine against violating it.

2026-05-07

Shafaq News – Moscow
The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that all Russian military formations in the area of ​​the special military operation will completely cease combat operations during the period from May 8 to 10.

The ministry explained in its statement that during this period, Russian forces Read more…

Pezeshkian after meeting Khamenei: No negotiations on Hormuz before the naval blockade is lifted

Pezeshkian after meeting Khamenei: No negotiations on Hormuz before the naval blockade is lifted

2026-05-07

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Thursday that he would meet with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, while stressing that he would not enter into any negotiations with the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz before the lifting of the naval blockade on Iran.

Pezeshkian said in press statements that his recent meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei lasted more than two hours in an atmosphere he described as Read more…

Iran: We are ready to meet the needs of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran: We are ready to meet the needs of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

2026-05-07

Iran has announced its readiness to provide technical support and supplies to ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the region’s territorial waters. The Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization stated that the country’s ports are prepared to offer maritime services, technical support, supplies, and health and medical services to ships in the strait and territorial waters. The official Iranian news Read more…

Axios: Washington and Tehran are nearing an agreement to end the war.

Axios: Washington and Tehran are nearing an agreement to end the war.

2026-05-06

Shafaq News – Washington
US officials said on Wednesday that Washington and Tehran are close to reaching an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war.

According to Axios, citing US officials, “The United States expects a response Read more…

Revolutionary Guard: Crossing the Strait of Hormuz has become safe and stable.

Revolutionary Guard: Crossing the Strait of Hormuz has become safe and stable.

2026-05-06

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy confirmed on Wednesday that safe and stable passage through the Strait of Hormuz has become possible with the removal of the threat from aggressors.

The Revolutionary Guard Navy thanked the owners of ships docked Read more…

A former US Army colonel predicts a “victory” declaration between his country and Iran as part of a settlement to end the war.

A former US Army colonel predicts a “victory” declaration between his country and Iran as part of a settlement to end the war.

2026-05-06

Shafaq News – Washington
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Miles B. Caggins III predicted on Wednesday that Washington and Tehran would continue to de-escalate tensions within the framework of the diplomatic track in preparation for announcing a comprehensive peace agreement Read more…

Trump: The operation will end if Iran agrees to the deal, otherwise there will be a larger bombing campaign.

Trump: The operation will end if Iran agrees to the deal, otherwise there will be a larger bombing campaign.

2026-05-06

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that Tehran would agree to the deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, warning of a “bigger bombing” if it did not.

Trump said, “If Iran agrees to what has been agreed upon, then Operation Read more…

US military: We await Trump’s orders to resume fighting against Iran

US military: We await Trump’s orders to resume fighting against Iran

2026-05-05

Shafaq News – Washington
US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Keane confirmed on Tuesday that the military is ready to resume combat operations against Iran and is awaiting orders from President Donald Trump, noting that Operation Freedom aims to facilitate safe passage for international commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions with Iran. Read more…

The Pentagon to the Europeans: You deal with Russia and leave Iran to us.

The Pentagon to the Europeans: You deal with Russia and leave Iran to us.

2026-05-05

Shafaq News – Washington/Berlin
German officials revealed that the Pentagon recommended to its partners in Berlin to focus on NATO’s eastern flank, which is close to Russia, in exchange for the United States taking over the management of the Iran and Middle East file, amid escalating tensions between Washington and its European allies.

According to The Atlantic, American officials advised their European counterparts in a decisive tone to “mind your own business,” Read more…

One hundred aircraft and 15,000 troops to carry out the American “Project Freedom” in Hormuz

One hundred aircraft and 15,000 troops to carry out the American “Project Freedom” in Hormuz

2026-05-04

Shafaq News – Middle East
The US Central Command announced on Monday the launch of “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz, with extensive military air support.

The Central Command said that “the operation is supported by more than 100 aircraft and 15,000 military personnel,” while US President Donald Trump confirmed that “Operation Project Freedom went into effect this morning.” Read more…

The dollar is approaching 200,000 tomans after Trump’s decision.

The dollar is approaching 200,000 tomans after Trump’s decision.

2026-05-04

Shafaq News – Tehran
The price of the US dollar in the Iranian free market approached the 200,000 toman mark on Monday, in one of the sharpest waves of decline for the Iranian currency, amid growing concern over escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump announced a new move regarding Read more…

The United States activates aerial surveillance over the Gulf.

The United States activates aerial surveillance over the Gulf.

2026-05-04

Shafaq News – Middle East
Flight tracking data on Monday showed a U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone flying over the Arabian Gulf, following Washington’s announcement of an operation to secure the exit of ships from the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the data, the aircraft activated its transceiver at approximately Read more…

The US Treasury expects Iranian oil facilities to shut down due to full storage tanks.

The US Treasury expects Iranian oil facilities to shut down due to full storage tanks.

2026-05-03

Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent predicted on Sunday that Iran would resort to shutting down its oil facilities within the next week, as storage tanks fill up as a result of the US naval blockade.

Besent told Fox News that “Iran is not getting much in return for its attempts to impose fees on ships,” adding that “oil prices will drop significantly Read more…

Qatar warns Iran against continuing to close the Strait of Hormuz: it jeopardizes the region’s interests.

Qatar warns Iran against continuing to close the Strait of Hormuz: it jeopardizes the region’s interests.

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Doha
On Saturday, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who stressed that closing the Strait of Hormuz would endanger the vital interests Read more…

Washington decides to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany

Washington decides to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, announced on Saturday that the United States has decided to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, in what appears to be an American rebuke to its close NATO ally.

The American move, which followed an attack and dispute between US Read more…

Seven OPEC+ countries agree to increase oil production in June

Seven OPEC+ countries agree to increase oil production in June

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Middle East
Reports on Saturday indicated that the OPEC+ alliance had tentatively agreed to a slight increase in oil production quotas for June, ahead of an upcoming alliance meeting.

Reuters quoted two sources familiar with OPEC+’s direction as saying Read more…

America receives a “revised” Iranian response to end the war

America receives a “revised” Iranian response to end the war

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Washington
US media reported on Friday that the United States had received, through Pakistani intermediaries, a revised Iranian response to the latest US conditions for ending the war.

CBS News quoted Pakistani officials as saying they had conveyed to Washington a revised Iranian response Read more…