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An Iranian delegation headed by Araqchi arrives in Pakistan today

An Iranian delegation headed by Araqchi arrives in Pakistan today

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iranian and Pakistani media reported on Friday that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi would arrive in Islamabad that day for talks, with the announcement of a new round of negotiations between Read more…

The Central Bank of Iran confirms receiving ship transit revenues via a “cash transaction”.

The Central Bank of Iran confirms receiving ship transit revenues via a “cash transaction”.

2026-04-23

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Central Bank of Iran announced on Thursday that it had received fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Fars News Agency quoted the Central Bank as confirming the deposit of Read more…

The New York Times reveals the health status of Mojtaba Khamenei: He delegated decision-making to the Revolutionary Guard.

The New York Times reveals the health status of Mojtaba Khamenei: He delegated decision-making to the Revolutionary Guard.

2026-04-23

Shafaq News – Washington
The New York Times revealed on Thursday information about the situation of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, indicating that he has delegated decision-making authority to leaders in the Revolutionary Guard.

The newspaper quoted Iranian officials as saying that “Mojtaba Khamenei has Read more…

Europe is losing 500 million euros daily due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe is losing 500 million euros daily due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-22

Shafaq News – Brussels
The European Union’s energy commissioner, Dan Jorgensen, revealed on Wednesday that additional energy expenditures since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran have reached 24 billion euros, equivalent to about 500 million euros per day.

Jorgensen said the energy market situation remains bad even in the best-case Read more…

The International Maritime Organization is considering evacuating ships stranded in the Gulf.

The International Maritime Organization is considering evacuating ships stranded in the Gulf.

2026-04-21

Shafaq News – London
The head of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, announced on Tuesday that the organization is working on a plan to evacuate hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf region, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Bloomberg quoted Dominguez as saying that the plan would only be Read more…

Shortly before the end of the truce, Trump may participate in the Islamabad talks.

Shortly before the end of the truce, Trump may participate in the Islamabad talks.

2026-04-21

Shafaq News – Islamabad
Reuters, citing a Pakistani source, reported on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump may participate in person or online if an agreement is reached during the ongoing talks.

The source stated that “the atmosphere is positive, and Read more…

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…