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NATO Secretary General: Allies are considering joint options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

NATO Secretary General: Allies are considering joint options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-18

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Wednesday that the allies are considering joint options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, stating in a press conference: “The allies are considering joint options for reopening the Strait Read more…

Bloomberg: China is close to tapping into its oil reserves

Bloomberg: China is close to tapping into its oil reserves

3-18-2026

Information/Follow-up…
China, the world’s largest importer of crude oil, is on the verge of tapping into its strategic oil reserves as the war in the Middle East continues with no sign of ending.

According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, FGE Nexant, a leading industrial consulting Read more…

Israeli Defense Minister announces assassination of Iranian intelligence chief

Israeli Defense Minister announces assassination of Iranian intelligence chief

2026-03-18 03:16

Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced on Wednesday the assassination of Iranian Intelligence Minister Ismail Khatib, at a time when Tel Aviv spoke of expanding the scope of its operations and raising the level of escalation on Read more…

Trump: What if we ended the Iranian regime and left Hormuz to others?

Trump: What if we ended the Iranian regime and left Hormuz to others?

2026-03-18 04:46

Shafaq News – Washington
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump raised questions about the future of the regime in Iran, hinting at the possibility of ending it and leaving the responsibility for managing the Strait of Hormuz to the countries that benefit from it.

Trump said in a statement broadcast a short while ago: “I wonder what would Read more…

Trump: NATO allies have told us they do not want to get involved in a war against Iran

Trump: NATO allies have told us they do not want to get involved in a war against Iran

2026-03-17 08:39

Shafaq News – Washington
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump revealed that most NATO countries were unwilling to participate in the war led by the US and Israel against Iran.

Trump said in a press statement, “Most of our NATO allies have informed us that they do not want to be involved in our military operation Read more…

Katz: We killed Larijani and Soleimani

Katz: We killed Larijani and Soleimani

2026-03-17 02:29

Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced on Tuesday the assassination of Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani in airstrikes on the Iranian capital Tehran last night.

Katz said, in a conference monitored by Shafaq News Agency, that he and Israeli Read more…

Following the announcement of his assassination, a message in Larijani’s handwriting and a new wave of Iranian missiles.

Following the announcement of his assassination, a message in Larijani’s handwriting and a new wave of Iranian missiles.

2026-03-17 02:55

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian television reported on Tuesday that a new wave of missiles had been launched toward Israel, following an official announcement of the assassination of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

In a related development, an account attributed to Read more…

Following his injury and reports of his transfer to Russia, Iran says Khamenei is well and preparing for a new speech.

Following his injury and reports of his transfer to Russia, Iran says Khamenei is well and preparing for a new speech.

2026-03-17 05:08

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei confirmed on Tuesday that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is in good health, indicating that he may deliver a new speech to the people soon.

“I can confirm that he is fine, and you have already heard about Read more…

Brent crude surpasses $106 a barrel amid market volatility

Brent crude surpasses $106 a barrel amid market volatility

3-16-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Global oil prices hit a new high in the latest trading, with Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumping 2.88% to $106.11 a barrel.

Economic reports monitored by Al-Maalomah Agency stated that “US West Texas Intermediate crude also rose by 2.54%, recording Read more…

After Tehran spoke of destroying it, Washington confirms the continuation of “Abraham Lincoln” operations.

After Tehran spoke of destroying it, Washington confirms the continuation of “Abraham Lincoln” operations.

2026-03-16 04:12

Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, the US Central Command responded to statements by Iranian Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, who said that the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln had suffered what he described as a “historic defeat” and was forced to leave the theater of operations, asserting Read more…

Iran: Revolutionary Guard: We will continue to pursue Netanyahu and kill him if he is still alive

Iran: Revolutionary Guard: We will continue to pursue Netanyahu and kill him if he is still alive

2026-03-15

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that it will continue to pursue and kill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he is still alive. This confirmation came with the implementation of the 52nd wave of Operation “True Promise 4,” which represents “the first round of revenge Read more…

Iranian national security: Ukraine could become a legitimate target for Iran

Iranian national security: Ukraine could become a legitimate target for Iran

2026-03-14 06:38

Shafaq News – Tehran
The head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, warned on Saturday that Ukraine could become a “legitimate target” for Iran if it is proven to be supporting Israel with drones.

Azizi said in a post Read more…

Trump: “Many” countries will send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Trump: “Many” countries will send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-14 07:11

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a number of countries intend to send warships in coordination with the United States to ensure the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said that “several countries, especially those affected by any disruption Read more…

Trump: No aircraft were destroyed at US bases in Saudi Arabia

Trump: No aircraft were destroyed at US bases in Saudi Arabia

2026-03-14 06:43

Shafaq News – Washington US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that a military base in Saudi Arabia was attacked days earlier, noting that the aircraft at the base were not destroyed as some media reports had suggested.

Trump said, in remarks followed by Shafaq News Agency, that “the base that was attacked contains Read more…

Five US refueling aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on a base in Saudi Arabia.

Five US refueling aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on a base in Saudi Arabia.

2026-03-14

Shafaq News – Riyadh
US officials reported on Saturday that five US Air Force refueling aircraft were damaged as a result of an Iranian missile strike targeting Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to US media.

The Wall Street Journal quoted officials as saying: “Five US Air Force refueling aircraft were attacked Read more…

US military: We bombed more than 90 military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island

US military: We bombed more than 90 military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island

2026-03-14 04:28

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command announced on Saturday that US forces carried out a precision strike last night on Iran’s Kharg Island.

The command stated in a brief statement seen by Shafaq News Agency that the targeting included naval mine storage facilities, missile depots and Read more…

Source: US forces intensify aerial reconnaissance in western Iraq in search of a refueling aircraft

Source: US forces intensify aerial reconnaissance in western Iraq in search of a refueling aircraft

3-13-2026

Information / Baghdad..
An informed source confirmed on Friday that US forces have intensified search and aerial reconnaissance operations in four areas of western Iraq, near the border strip towards Jordan and Syria, to search for a military refueling aircraft believed to have crashed yesterday evening. Read more…

Drone theft from military base sparks panic in America

Drone theft from military base sparks panic in America

2026-03-13 05:19

Shafaq News – Washington
On Friday, US media revealed that drones had been stolen from a military base in Kentucky, and the US military offered a financial reward for information about who carried out the theft, noting concerns that these drones could be used to carry out attacks inside the United States.

The Washington Post reported that the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Read more…

US Secretary of Defense: Mojtaba Khamenei is injured and may have suffered disfigurement.

US Secretary of Defense: Mojtaba Khamenei is injured and may have suffered disfigurement.

2026-03-13 05:08

Shafaq News – Washington
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested on Friday that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may have been maimed during his injury, while indicating that Iran’s leaders are hiding underground.

“The sacrifices of our fallen soldiers will only increase our resolve, Read more…

In his first speech, Mojtaba Khamenei outlines the lines of war, relations with neighboring countries, and internal Iranian affairs.

In his first speech, Mojtaba Khamenei outlines the lines of war, relations with neighboring countries, and internal Iranian affairs.

2026-03-12 06:23

Shafaq News – Tehran
On Thursday, the new Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, delivered his first speech after succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in an American strike. In it, he outlined the lines of war and the relationship with Iran’s neighbors and internal affairs, and addressed Read more…