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Pakistan confirms US and Iran are ready to hold talks

Pakistan confirms US and Iran are ready to hold talks

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Islamabad
Pakistani Foreign Minister Tahir Andarabi announced on Thursday that the United States and Iran are ready to hold a round of talks in an attempt to reach an agreement to end the war, but he did not specify Read more…

Washington expands blockade on Iranian ships to include weapons and ammunition

Washington expands blockade on Iranian ships to include weapons and ammunition

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters reported on Thursday that the US military has expanded its embargo on Iranian shipments to include smuggled materials such as weapons and ammunition.

The agency stated that “the US Navy is now subjecting ships suspected of Read more…

Axios: Washington and Tehran negotiators close to a deal to end the war

Axios: Washington and Tehran negotiators close to a deal to end the war

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Washington
The American news website Axios reported on Wednesday that American and Iranian negotiators came close to reaching a framework agreement to end the war during the first round of talks, amid attempts by both sides to bridge the remaining gaps and reach an agreement in the second round Read more…

CENTCOM announces complete shutdown of Iranian maritime trade

CENTCOM announces complete shutdown of Iranian maritime trade

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Washington
The US military announced on Wednesday that Iranian ports were completely blockaded and that maritime trade to and from Iran had completely stopped.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Brad Cooper said Read more…

Initial agreement between Washington and Tehran to extend the ceasefire

Initial agreement between Washington and Tehran to extend the ceasefire

2026-04-15 04:59

Shafaq News – Washington
The Associated Press, citing responsible sources, reported on Wednesday that the United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend the ceasefire, paving the way for discussions on a permanent Read more…

Two American minesweepers are heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.

Two American minesweepers are heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-14

Shafaq News – Washington
Two US minesweepers are heading to the Middle East on Tuesday as part of escalating military moves aimed at securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, amid continuing tensions in the region.

The US website “Wartime Zone” reported that the minesweepers Read more…

Axios: Iranians have proposed monitoring uranium enrichment instead of halting it completely (Update)

Axios: Iranians have proposed monitoring uranium enrichment instead of halting it completely (Update)

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, the American website Axios revealed details of the negotiations in Pakistan, indicating that the Iranian negotiating delegation proposed monitoring uranium enrichment instead of halting it completely.

According to Axios, a US official said that the United States proposed that Iran Read more…

Syrian Finance Minister from Washington: The 2026 budget ends the era of “printing money”.

Syrian Finance Minister from Washington: The 2026 budget ends the era of “printing money”.

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
Syrian Finance Minister Yasser Barneh confirmed on Monday that Damascus has succeeded in establishing entirely new financial standards aimed at restoring international and local confidence in the national economy, noting that the 2026 budget Read more…

The US aircraft carrier “George Bush” in the Mediterranean Sea

The US aircraft carrier “George Bush” in the Mediterranean Sea

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Middle East
International shipping data on Monday indicated that the US aircraft carrier “George H.W. Bush” is currently in the Mediterranean Sea.

Fox News reported that navigational data revealed the presence of the US aircraft carrier at the same time as Read more…

The Iranian president told the Pope

The Iranian president told the Pope

4-13-2026

The Iranian president told the Pope: I condemn the insult directed at you, and insulting Jesus Read more…

US military: Any ship entering or leaving the blockaded area will be intercepted.

US military: Any ship entering or leaving the blockaded area will be intercepted.

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Washington
The US military confirmed on Monday that it would intercept any vessel entering or leaving the blockaded area.

The US military said in a memo to mariners: Neutral vessels may be Read more…

Trump announces the start of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a ban on paying fees to Iran.

Trump announces the start of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a ban on paying fees to Iran.

2026-04-12

Shafaq News – Washington
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump announced the start of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the prevention of the payment of fees to Iran, while confirming that the US military would eliminate what remains Read more…

Tehran responds to Trump by imposing tariffs on the Strait of Hormuz in Iranian rials.

Tehran responds to Trump by imposing tariffs on the Strait of Hormuz in Iranian rials.

2026-04-12

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran has escalated its stance on the Strait of Hormuz, announcing on Sunday that it will continue to impose transit fees payable in Iranian rials, in response to previous threats by US President Donald Trump to reject any restrictions on navigation in the international waterway.

Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Read more…

The Wall Street Journal: Iran will allow ten ships per day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Wall Street Journal: Iran will allow ten ships per day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-12

Iran intends to limit the passage of more than ten ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with transit fees potentially reaching $2 million for supertankers, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper reported that “as part of the ceasefire agreement Read more…

“Islamabad negotiations”: Expectations of an extension for an additional day

“Islamabad negotiations”: Expectations of an extension for an additional day

2026-04-11

Shafaq News – Middle East
Iran’s Tasnim news agency suggested on Saturday that negotiations in Islamabad would be extended for an additional day to continue technical discussions, stressing that Read more…

US media: Mojtaba Khamenei granted Qalibaf full authority to negotiate

US media: Mojtaba Khamenei granted Qalibaf full authority to negotiate

2026-04-11

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The New York Times reported on Saturday that the Iranian delegation currently in Pakistan has full authority to make decisions in Islamabad and is not required to consult with Tehran “given the sensitive and crucial nature Read more…

Ahead of the Islamabad negotiations, ships and oil tankers are heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.

Ahead of the Islamabad negotiations, ships and oil tankers are heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-11

Shafaq News – Tehran
Shipping data and media reports on Saturday showed movements of ships and oil tankers toward the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of the start of negotiations between the United States and Iran in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.

CNN reported that “a number of ships began heading Read more…

Trump: We have begun clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines.

Trump: We have begun clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines.

2026-04-11

Trump – We have begun clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines

Shafaq News – Middle East
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the start of clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines, while stressing that the clearing is a service to countries including China, Japan, South Korea, France and Germany.

Trump said that Iran’s navy and air force had disappeared Read more…

First since the start of the war: US Navy ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz

First since the start of the war: US Navy ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-11

Shafaq News – Middle East
The American news website Axios reported on Saturday that US Navy ships had passed through the Strait of Hormuz that day.

Axios quoted a US official as saying that “US Navy ships crossed Read more…

24-hour alert: Trump threatens to resume military operations against Iran if negotiations falter.

24-hour alert: Trump threatens to resume military operations against Iran if negotiations falter.

2026-04-10

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to resume military operations against Iran if peace talks with the Iranian side, mediated by Pakistan and scheduled to be held in the capital Islamabad on Read more…