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Nuclear energy: No increase in radiation levels in the Middle East

Nuclear energy: No increase in radiation levels in the Middle East

2026-03-04 03:33

Shafaq News – Vienna
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Wednesday that it has not recorded any increase in radiation levels in the Middle East so far, despite escalating regional tensions.

The agency stated that “the nuclear power plants in the United Arab Emirates and the research reactors in both Jordan and Read more…

Iran’s “secret” offer to end US-Israeli attacks revealed

Iran’s “secret” offer to end US-Israeli attacks revealed

2026-03-04 04:42

Shafaq News – Washington
The New York Times revealed on Wednesday that Iranian intelligence operatives had indirectly contacted US intelligence and offered to discuss terms for ending the conflict.

The newspaper quoted informed officials as saying that “despite the public refusal Read more…

Trump: Everything has been destroyed in Iran, and some of its leaders want immunity.

Trump: Everything has been destroyed in Iran, and some of its leaders want immunity.

2026-03-03 09:01

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that everything in Iran had been destroyed, and while he estimated that it would have attacked the United States if he hadn’t attacked it, he revealed that some Iranian leaders wanted immunity.

During a meeting with the German Chancellor at the White House, Trump stated Read more…

Israel attacks 88 members during a meeting to choose Khamenei’s successor

Israel attacks 88 members during a meeting to choose Khamenei’s successor

2026-03-03 06:37

Shafaq News – Tehran
Fox News revealed on Tuesday that Israel targeted a meeting of the Assembly of Experts during a session dedicated to choosing a new Supreme Leader in Iran.

Other media outlets reported that Israel attacked 88 members of the Assembly of Experts in Tehran during a meeting to choose a successor to Ali Khamenei. Read more…

Reuters: Iran’s strikes pave the way for a Gulf-US alliance against it

Reuters: Iran’s strikes pave the way for a Gulf-US alliance against it

2026-03-03 05:14

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters reported on Tuesday that Iranian airstrikes on Gulf states could push them to join a broad US-led coalition, potentially widening the scope of the war against Iran, following attacks targeting ports, cities and oil facilities in a vital energy-producing region, according to Middle East analysts.

The agency’s report indicated that Tehran may be pushing the hesitant Gulf states Read more…

National Nuclear Regulatory Authority: We have not detected any increase in radiation levels from Iran.

National Nuclear Regulatory Authority: We have not detected any increase in radiation levels from Iran.

2026-03-03

The National Nuclear Regulatory Authority announced on Tuesday that there are no indications of any increase in radiation levels from Iran. It also noted that it is monitoring early warning systems that cover Iraqi provinces around the clock. The head of the authority, Fadhil Hawi Mazban, stated in a statement, “We have all been following with great concern Read more…

Trump: 48 Iranian commanders killed in one strike

Trump: 48 Iranian commanders killed in one strike

2026-03-01 07:44

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that the ongoing military operations against Iran are proceeding at a faster pace than planned.

Trump said in press statements monitored by Shafaq News Agency that “things are going very well,” indicating that “the level of success is unbelievable,” as he Read more…

The US military announces the death and injury of 8 soldiers during the war on Iran.

The US military announces the death and injury of 8 soldiers during the war on Iran.

2026-03-01 06:55

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command announced on Sunday that eight soldiers were killed or wounded during the war with Iran.

The command said in a statement: “Three U.S. service members were killed in action and five others were seriously wounded Read more…

The mayor of New York stands with Iran and asserts: The strikes constitute an illegal act of aggression.

The mayor of New York stands with Iran and asserts: The strikes constitute an illegal act of aggression.

3-1-2026

Information/Follow-up…
New York Mayor Zahran Mamdani described the US and (Israeli) strikes on Iran as a disastrous escalation in an illegal war of aggression.

Mamdani said in a post on the X platform: Read more…

The martyrdom of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

The martyrdom of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

3-1-2026

The martyrdom of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Read more…

US Central Command denies that one of its ships was attacked by the Revolutionary Guard

US Central Command denies that one of its ships was attacked by the Revolutionary Guard

2026-02-28 07:54

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command on Saturday denied that one of its ships had been attacked by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, stating that these “allegations” were “false”.

A spokesman for the US Central Command said that “the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s Read more…

Trump: We have begun large-scale combat operations in Iran

Trump: We have begun large-scale combat operations in Iran

2026-02-28

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that US forces had begun large-scale operations aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic regime, calling on Iranian armed forces officials to lay down their weapons and urging the people to stay in their homes to obtain their “freedom” soon. Read more…

Israeli officials: An assassination attempt was made against the Iranian Supreme Leader and Pezeshkian, and we are investigating the results.

Israeli officials: An assassination attempt was made against the Iranian Supreme Leader and Pezeshkian, and we are investigating the results.

2026-02-28 02:11

Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli officials reported on Saturday that an assassination attempt had been made against Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as other prominent figures in Iranian political and military circles. Read more…

Geneva negotiations: An Iranian official suggests reaching a “framework” with Washington is likely.

Geneva negotiations: An Iranian official suggests reaching a “framework” with Washington is likely.

2026-02-26 06:26

Shafaq News – Geneva
A senior Iranian official suggested on Thursday that his country and the United States could reach a framework agreement between the two sides if Washington “seriously” separates nuclear and non-nuclear issues .

The official, in remarks carried by US media, said Read more…

After they interrupted his speech, Trump demands the deportation of two Muslim congresswomen to their countries of origin.

After they interrupted his speech, Trump demands the deportation of two Muslim congresswomen to their countries of origin.

2026-02-26 01:50

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Democratic Muslim congresswomen Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan should be “put in a mental institution” and sent back to their countries of origin, for engaging in a heated argument with him during Read more…

Al-Dhari: Saudi Arabia is on the verge of normalizing relations with the Zionist entity.

Al-Dhari: Saudi Arabia is on the verge of normalizing relations with the Zionist entity.

2-25-2026

Information/Anbar…
On Wednesday, Mohammed al-Dhari, a leader in the United Anbar Alliance, revealed that Saudi Arabia is on the verge of normalizing relations with the Zionist entity in the coming period.

Al-Dhari told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Saudi Arabia and the Zionist entity have made great strides in secret, unannounced talks, under American management, Read more…

Iran: We will do our utmost to reach an agreement with Washington.

Iran: We will do our utmost to reach an agreement with Washington.

2026-02-24 08:10

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Tehran is ready to take any necessary step to reach an agreement with the United States, considering any American strike on Iran to be a “real gamble.”

This came in an interview with Deputy Foreign Minister Read more…

The discovery of a network of secret warehouses may have concealed new evidence in the Epstein case.

The discovery of a network of secret warehouses may have concealed new evidence in the Epstein case.

2026-02-23 03:48

Shafaq News – London
The Telegraph revealed on Monday new details about a complex network of storage units spread across the United States, which Jeffrey Epstein used to hide computers, photographs and other equipment.

Financial records and emails seen by the British Read more…

Trump raises global tariffs to 15%

Trump raises global tariffs to 15%

2026-02-21 08:20

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he was raising global tariffs from 10 to 15 percent.

Trump said in a tweet on his Truth Social account: “Based on a thorough, detailed and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly worded and blatantly anti-American Read more…

Silver prices hit a record high, reaching $84.62 per ounce.

Silver prices hit a record high, reaching $84.62 per ounce.

2-21-2026

Information / Baghdad…
The price of an ounce of silver rose by 7.78%, equivalent to $6.10, reaching $84.62, while the price of a kilogram of silver reached Read more…