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Pakistani sources: Iran may present a revised peace proposal to America today.

Pakistani sources: Iran may present a revised peace proposal to America today.

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Middle East
Pakistani sources reported on Friday that Iran may present a revised peace proposal to the United States today.

CNN quoted sources as saying that mediators expect a new response after Read more…

The UAE on managing the Strait of Hormuz: We do not trust Iran.

The UAE on managing the Strait of Hormuz: We do not trust Iran.

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Abu Dhabi
The UAE government confirmed on Friday that Iran cannot be trusted to manage the Strait of Hormuz.

Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, said Read more…

US State Department: We will not sign an agreement with Tehran like Obama did

US State Department: We will not sign an agreement with Tehran like Obama did

2026-04-30

Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department confirmed on Thursday that Washington will not sign an agreement with the Iranian government, as former US President Barack Obama did.

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said, “President Donald Trump has made his objectives clear: Read more…

Grossi: Most of Iran’s enriched uranium is still inside the Isfahan facility.

Grossi: Most of Iran’s enriched uranium is still inside the Isfahan facility.

2026-04-30

Shafaq News – Athens
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, revealed on Thursday the likely location of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile.

Grossi told the Associated Press that “most of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is still, most likely, at Read more…

Trump sparks controversy by naming the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait”

Trump sparks controversy by naming the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait”

2026-04-30

Shafaq News – Washington
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump reposted an image on Truth Social in which he referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait,” in a move described as a “new escalation,” coinciding with his issuing strongly worded threats to Iran.

This post comes after Trump posted an AI-generated image Read more…

Khamenei announces a “new administration” for the Strait of Hormuz that will bring “calm” to the region.

Khamenei announces a “new administration” for the Strait of Hormuz that will bring “calm” to the region.

2026-04-30

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei announced on Thursday a “new management” for the Strait of Hormuz that will bring “calm and economic benefits” to the region, stressing his country’s determination to Read more…

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…