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Trump hints at the end of the war: There is nothing left to target.

Trump hints at the end of the war: There is nothing left to target.

2026-03-11 07:10

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the war with Iran “will end soon,” noting that there are no longer any important targets left in it.

Trump told the American website Axios, “The war with Iran will end soon, and when I want it to end, it will end, and when Read more…

Iran threatens Israeli and American banks in the region and targets bases in Erbil.

Iran threatens Israeli and American banks in the region and targets bases in Erbil.

2026-03-11 01:22

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatened on Wednesday to target Israeli and American banks and economic institutions in the region, confirming that it had targeted a number of bases in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region.

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard said that “the Zionist entity targeted one of the Iranian banks last night,” Read more…

Reuters: Mojtaba Khamenei suffered minor injuries during the war and has been out of the public eye.

Reuters: Mojtaba Khamenei suffered minor injuries during the war and has been out of the public eye.

2026-03-11 05:33

Shafaq News – Middle East
A senior Israeli official told Reuters on Wednesday that an Israeli intelligence assessment indicates that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was slightly wounded in the US-Israeli air war against his country, which explains his lack of public appearances.

The official added that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard imposed Read more…

For the first time, America introduces advanced weapons into its war against Iran.

For the first time, America introduces advanced weapons into its war against Iran.

2026-03-11 05:15

Shafaq News – Washington
Reports issued by the US Department of Defense on Wednesday stated that the United States used a number of its modern combat systems for the first time during ongoing military operations against Iran, in a move that reflects a shift in the nature of warfare and the military technology used Read more…

A major American investor told Shafaq News: The dollar is a safe haven in times of war.

A major American investor told Shafaq News: The dollar is a safe haven in times of war.

2026-03-10 06:19

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
Veteran financial analyst and prominent Wall Street investor Peter Tanos asserted on Tuesday that the ongoing war between the United States and Iran will have broad implications for the global economic environment, while also suggesting that the conflict is unlikely to last long.

Tanos told Shafaq News Agency that Read more…

Iran demands security guarantees before any ceasefire agreement.

Iran demands security guarantees before any ceasefire agreement.

2026-03-10 03:10

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday stipulated that clear security guarantees are a prerequisite for any agreement to a ceasefire with the United States and Israel.

According to the Iranian newspaper Shargh, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that “any truce or end to the war must be accompanied by Read more…

Following the selection of the new Iranian Supreme Leader… Who is Mr. Mojtaba Khamenei?

Following the selection of the new Iranian Supreme Leader… Who is Mr. Mojtaba Khamenei?

2026-03-09

On Sunday, Iran witnessed the selection of Mr. Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of the country, succeeding his father who was assassinated in Tehran days earlier in an American-Israeli operation.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts announced Read more…

Trump threatens Iran’s new Supreme Leader: He must get our approval.

Trump threatens Iran’s new Supreme Leader: He must get our approval.

2026-03-08 08:35

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump asserted on Sunday that the selection of Iran’s new Supreme Leader must be done with his approval.

Trump told ABC News: “The new leader in Iran must get our approval to make sure we don’t have to come back every 10 years.”

He added: “The new Supreme Leader in Iran will not last long Read more…

Iran: Member of the Assembly of Experts announces election of new Supreme Leader

Iran: Member of the Assembly of Experts announces election of new Supreme Leader

2026-03-08

Ahmad Alamolhoda, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, announced on Sunday the election of the new Supreme Leader. In a statement, Alamolhoda said, “The Assembly of Experts has made its decision and elected the new Supreme Leader,” adding that Read more…

Within 24 hours, Iran’s Assembly of Experts is expected to choose the new Supreme Leader and warns against interference.

Within 24 hours, Iran’s Assembly of Experts is expected to choose the new Supreme Leader and warns against interference.

2026-03-07 08:41

Shafaq News – Tehran
Ayatollah Mozaffari, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, revealed on Saturday that an official session of the Assembly to elect a successor to the late Supreme Leader is imminent, likely to be held within the next 24 hours.

Mozaffari said in press statements carried by Read more…

Trump threatens: Iran will be hit very hard today

Trump threatens: Iran will be hit very hard today

3-7-2026

Information/Follow-up…
US President Trump threatened on Saturday to strike Iran forcefully.
In a press statement, Trump said, “Iran has surrendered to its neighbors in the Middle East and promised it will not fire on them,” adding, “Iran will be hit Read more…

American perspective: The Pahlavi legacy poses an obstacle to unifying the Iranian opposition.

American perspective: The Pahlavi legacy poses an obstacle to unifying the Iranian opposition.

2026-03-06 08:57

Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
Evan Sacha Sheehan, dean of the School of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore and an expert on Iranian politics, pointed out on Friday that the legacy of the monarchy in Iran constitutes a “structural and historical obstacle” to unifying the ranks of the opposition, while also noting Read more…

Israel announces assassination of acting Supreme Leader in strike in Tehran

Israel announces assassination of acting Supreme Leader in strike in Tehran

2026-03-06 06:30

Shafaq News – Middle East
The Israeli military announced on Friday that it had targeted Ali Asghar Mir Hejazi, the acting head of the Iranian Supreme Leader’s office, in a raid on Tehran.

The Israeli military stated that it attacked a senior Iranian commander in Tehran, Read more…

Brent crude above $90 for the first time since 2020

Brent crude above $90 for the first time since 2020

2026-03-06 06:13

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Oil prices rose on Friday as investors continued to assess the implications of a potential war between the United States and Iran on global energy markets, amid growing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.

Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, climbed above Read more…

Trump rejects any deal with Iran: After its surrender, an acceptable leader will be chosen (Update)

Trump rejects any deal with Iran: After its surrender, an acceptable leader will be chosen (Update)

2026-03-06 05:54

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that there is no agreement with Iran, setting the condition of surrender and the selection of a new leader who is “great and acceptable,” as he described him.

Trump stated at a press conference, “There will be no agreement with Iran except Read more…

Evacuation of the US Embassy in Kuwait

Evacuation of the US Embassy in Kuwait

3-6-2026

Information/Follow-up…
The United States has ordered the evacuation of its embassy in Kuwait, according to CBS News.

The network reported that “US officials ordered embassy staff to destroy sensitive information and wipe classified servers, after Read more…

With Larijani’s participation, Iran’s interim leadership council meets again to choose Khamenei’s successor.

With Larijani’s participation, Iran’s interim leadership council meets again to choose Khamenei’s successor.

2026-03-06 00:23

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian state media said on Friday that the interim leadership council met for the fourth time to discuss the program for selecting the country’s new Supreme Leader .

The official Iranian television channel stated that “the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, participated in the meeting to brief those Read more…

Trump: Mojtaba Khamenei is weak-willed and we will not accept him succeeding his father.

Trump: Mojtaba Khamenei is weak-willed and we will not accept him succeeding his father.

2026-03-05 08:23

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday evening that he would not accept Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, assuming leadership of Iran, deeming his nomination to succeed his father “unacceptable.”

Axios quoted Trump as saying that Mojtaba Khamenei is the most likely candidate Read more…

US Central Command: We sank 20 Iranian ships in the ocean, including the “Soleimani”

US Central Command: We sank 20 Iranian ships in the ocean, including the “Soleimani”

2026-03-04 07:54

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Wednesday that 20 Iranian naval vessels have been sunk to the bottom of the ocean since the outbreak of the war.

CENTCOM said that “U.S. forces sank or struck more than 20 Read more…

The Chinese yuan falls to its lowest level in a month under pressure from international disputes.

The Chinese yuan falls to its lowest level in a month under pressure from international disputes.

3-4-2026

The Chinese yuan experienced a notable decline on Wednesday, hovering near its lowest level in a month against the dollar. This was attributed to geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the strength of the US currency. Economic reports monitored by Al
-Maalomah indicated that the yuan fell to Read more…