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Navigation data: 71% of ships in the Strait of Hormuz are linked to Iran

Navigation data: 71% of ships in the Strait of Hormuz are linked to Iran

2026-04-01 05:02

Shafaq News – Tehran
CBS News, citing shipping data, reported on Wednesday that 71% of the ships that passed through the Strait of Hormuz are linked to Iran or are part of its “shadow fleet” associated with its oil.

The data stated that “Iranian shadow fleet vessels accounted for about 88% of total Read more…

Trump: Iran requested a ceasefire and we will continue attacks until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

Trump: Iran requested a ceasefire and we will continue attacks until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

2026-04-01 05:52

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that the Iranian regime had asked the United States to cease fire.

Trump said in a post on the “Tharwat Social” platform that “the new president of the Iranian regime, who is far less extreme and much smarter than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a ceasefire.”

He added: Read more…

US Defense Secretary: We are working aggressively in Iranian airspace… and the coming days will be decisive.

US Defense Secretary: We are working aggressively in Iranian airspace… and the coming days will be decisive.

2026-03-31 05:13

Shafaq News – Washington
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that US forces are operating “vigorously in Iranian airspace,” stressing that “the coming days will be critical” as military operations continue and Iranian capabilities decline.

Hegseth added at a press conference that US forces are “bombing deep inside Iran Read more…

Trump: The new group leading Iran is “easy” and I will soon tell you who we are negotiating with.

Trump: The new group leading Iran is “easy” and I will soon tell you who we are negotiating with.

2026-03-30 08:46

Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, US President Donald Trump described the new group leading Iran as “easy,” while reiterating that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is ill and in poor health.

“We will soon see if the Iranian parliament speaker is willing to cooperate Read more…

Similar to the Suez Canal, a Gulf-Arab plan to impose “transit fees” in the Strait of Hormuz

Similar to the Suez Canal, a Gulf-Arab plan to impose “transit fees” in the Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-30 01:10

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters reported on Monday that several countries in the Middle East and South Asia had presented Washington with proposals regarding the resumption of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz before the meeting of foreign ministers in Islamabad yesterday.

According to the sources, the proposals that were submitted included Read more…

Elite forces and Marines arrive in the region… Possible military plans against Iran

Elite forces and Marines arrive in the region… Possible military plans against Iran

2026-03-30 04:10

Shafaq News – Middle East
The New York Times revealed that the Pentagon has deployed hundreds of special operations forces to the Middle East as part of strengthening its military presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.

The newspaper report quoted US officials as saying that these forces would join US Marine Corps and paratrooper units already deployed Read more…

The US Treasury: We have entered into separate agreements with Iran for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The US Treasury: We have entered into separate agreements with Iran for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-30 06:02

Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent revealed on Monday that “separate” agreements had been made with Iran for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while noting an estimated oil deficit of about 12 million barrels per day due to the war.

Bisent said in press statements followed by Shafaq News Agency that the energy Read more…

Iran is considering withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Iran is considering withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

2026-03-29 01:02

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran is considering withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Tasnim International News Agency reported on Sunday, amid escalating tensions and criticism directed at the treaty’s role and those associated with it.

The agency stated that “Tehran believes Read more…

With the arrival of the B-52 and Tripoli, Washington encircles Tehran with its strike force.

With the arrival of the B-52 and Tripoli, Washington encircles Tehran with its strike force.

2026-03-29 02:42

Shafaq News – Middle East
Two new US Air Force B-52 bombers landed on Sunday at RAF Fairford, bringing the number of bombers at the base to 23.

These moves indicate that the United States is working to enhance its long-range strike capabilities within a range that extends to Iran, amid escalating Read more…

CENTCOM announces the arrival of the amphibious assault ship “Tripoli” in the region.

CENTCOM announces the arrival of the amphibious assault ship “Tripoli” in the region.

2026-03-28 08:19

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, carrying approximately 3,500 sailors and marines, had arrived in the command’s area of ​​responsibility.

CENTCOM stated in a statement received Read more…

Trump: We want a negotiated solution with Iran or a major escalation

Trump: We want a negotiated solution with Iran or a major escalation

2026-03-28 06:08

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters quoted White House officials on Saturday as saying that US President Donald Trump told his aides he wanted to avoid an “endless war” with Iran, while seeking a negotiated solution, while also threatening a major military escalation if Read more…

Iran: Any US military operation in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to its closure “indefinitely”.

Iran: Any US military operation in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to its closure “indefinitely”.

2026-03-28

A senior Iranian security source warned on Saturday that any US military operation in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to its closure “indefinitely,” with the source stating, according to the Tasnim news agency: “Any military operation carried out by the enemy in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to its complete closure Read more…

The UAE announces its readiness to participate in an international force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The UAE announces its readiness to participate in an international force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-27 00:48

Shafaq News – Middle East
The British newspaper “Financial Times” revealed on Friday that the UAE confirmed its readiness to participate in an international naval force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been controlled by Iran since Read more…

More than two-thirds of parliament members sign up to elect Iraq’s president on Monday

More than two-thirds of parliament members sign up to elect Iraq’s president on Monday

2026-03-27 05:18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, 220 members of the House of Representatives submitted a list of their names and signatures to the Speaker of the House, demanding that a session be held next Monday to elect the President of the Republic.

The MPs, representing more than two-thirds of the members of the House Read more…

Exclusive: US politician reveals moves to control markets and Iran’s “imminent collapse”

Exclusive: US politician reveals moves to control markets and Iran’s “imminent collapse”

2026-03-27 04:31

Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
US Republican Party member Frank Mismar revealed on Friday that the White House is taking steps to control prices in global markets and stock exchanges in light of the war with Iran, while indicating that Tehran is on the verge of “collapse” as a result Read more…

The US military sends a message to Iranian soldiers: Leave your positions immediately.

The US military sends a message to Iranian soldiers: Leave your positions immediately.

2026-03-26 07:40

Shafaq News – Middle East
The US Central Command confirmed on Thursday that the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s naval forces, Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, stating that this “contributes to strengthening the security Read more…

India pays for Russian oil in currencies other than the dollar.

India pays for Russian oil in currencies other than the dollar.

2026-03-26

Shafaq News – Washington
US media reported on Thursday that, amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Indian oil refineries have begun paying for their Russian oil purchases in currencies other than the US dollar.

The reports stated that the transactions were carried out by sending rupees to Read more…

Despite Iranian denials, Trump says Iran is negotiating secretly and is afraid to make it public.

Despite Iranian denials, Trump says Iran is negotiating secretly and is afraid to make it public.

2026-03-26

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday that Iran is participating in peace talks despite its denials, asserting that Iranian negotiators are afraid to announce it for fear of internal reactions.

“They are negotiating, by the way, and they very much want Read more…

Reuters: Pakistani intervention prevented attacks on Araqchi and Qalibaf

Reuters: Pakistani intervention prevented attacks on Araqchi and Qalibaf

2026-03-26 00:41

Shafaq News – Islamabad
A Pakistani official revealed on Thursday that Islamabad had intervened with Washington to prevent the targeting of senior Iranian officials, in a move aimed at preserving political communication channels.

The official told Reuters that Israel had removed the names of Iranian Read more…

Egypt: We, along with Pakistan and Turkey, are conveying messages between the American and Iranian sides.

Egypt: We, along with Pakistan and Turkey, are conveying messages between the American and Iranian sides.

2026-03-26 04:53

Shafaq News – Cairo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty confirmed on Thursday that his country, in cooperation with Pakistan and Turkey, is playing a mediating role to reduce tensions in the Middle East by conveying messages between America and Iran.

At a press conference held in Cairo, Abdel-Aati warned Read more…