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The US military has deployed search teams in Iraq for the fighter jet’s crew.

The US military has deployed search teams in Iraq for the fighter jet’s crew.

2026-04-03 07:38

Shafaq News – Middle East
The US military launched a search and rescue operation on Friday after a fighter jet was shot down in Iran, while search teams were deployed in Iraq and Syria.

The New York Times quoted officials as saying that the search and rescue operation Read more…

The US is sending helicopters to search for the F-35 pilot, and Iranian media is announcing his capture.

The US is sending helicopters to search for the F-35 pilot, and Iranian media is announcing his capture.

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2026-04-03

The Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on Friday that Iranian forces captured an F-35 fighter jet pilot after his aircraft was shot down. The agency stated that Iranian security forces detained the pilot, who was flying an F-35 fighter jet, after it was Read more…

Trump: Opening the Strait of Hormuz will take a little time and will be “an oil well for the world”.

Trump: Opening the Strait of Hormuz will take a little time and will be “an oil well for the world”.

2026-04-03 05:30

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that opening the Strait of Hormuz will take a little more time.

Trump said in a post on his platform “Truth Social” that “with a little more time, we could easily open the Strait of Hormuz, extract the oil, and Read more…

Trump: Iran’s largest bridge is collapsing, and it’s time to make a deal.

Trump: Iran’s largest bridge is collapsing, and it’s time to make a deal.

2026-04-02 09:43

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump asserted on Thursday that Iran’s largest bridge is collapsing, emphasizing that it is time for Tehran to reach an agreement with Washington.

Trump said in a post on his Truth Social account, “Iran’s biggest bridge is collapsing and will never be used again – and more are coming! It’s time for Iran Read more…

Amid US absence, 36 countries meet to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Amid US absence, 36 countries meet to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-02

Shafaq News – London
Some 36 countries are meeting on Thursday in an effort to exert diplomatic and political pressure aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes, which has been disrupted Read more…

Trump: I am seriously considering withdrawing America from NATO

Trump: I am seriously considering withdrawing America from NATO

2026-04-01 02:10

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is “seriously” considering withdrawing the United States from NATO after the alliance refused to participate in a war against Iran, describing NATO as a “paper tiger”.

In an interview with the British newspaper The Telegraph, Trump added that Read more…

Navigation data: 71% of ships in the Strait of Hormuz are linked to Iran

Navigation data: 71% of ships in the Strait of Hormuz are linked to Iran

2026-04-01 05:02

Shafaq News – Tehran
CBS News, citing shipping data, reported on Wednesday that 71% of the ships that passed through the Strait of Hormuz are linked to Iran or are part of its “shadow fleet” associated with its oil.

The data stated that “Iranian shadow fleet vessels accounted for about 88% of total Read more…

Trump: Iran requested a ceasefire and we will continue attacks until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

Trump: Iran requested a ceasefire and we will continue attacks until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

2026-04-01 05:52

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that the Iranian regime had asked the United States to cease fire.

Trump said in a post on the “Tharwat Social” platform that “the new president of the Iranian regime, who is far less extreme and much smarter than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a ceasefire.”

He added: Read more…

US Defense Secretary: We are working aggressively in Iranian airspace… and the coming days will be decisive.

US Defense Secretary: We are working aggressively in Iranian airspace… and the coming days will be decisive.

2026-03-31 05:13

Shafaq News – Washington
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that US forces are operating “vigorously in Iranian airspace,” stressing that “the coming days will be critical” as military operations continue and Iranian capabilities decline.

Hegseth added at a press conference that US forces are “bombing deep inside Iran Read more…

Trump: The new group leading Iran is “easy” and I will soon tell you who we are negotiating with.

Trump: The new group leading Iran is “easy” and I will soon tell you who we are negotiating with.

2026-03-30 08:46

Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, US President Donald Trump described the new group leading Iran as “easy,” while reiterating that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is ill and in poor health.

“We will soon see if the Iranian parliament speaker is willing to cooperate Read more…

Similar to the Suez Canal, a Gulf-Arab plan to impose “transit fees” in the Strait of Hormuz

Similar to the Suez Canal, a Gulf-Arab plan to impose “transit fees” in the Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-30 01:10

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters reported on Monday that several countries in the Middle East and South Asia had presented Washington with proposals regarding the resumption of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz before the meeting of foreign ministers in Islamabad yesterday.

According to the sources, the proposals that were submitted included Read more…

Elite forces and Marines arrive in the region… Possible military plans against Iran

Elite forces and Marines arrive in the region… Possible military plans against Iran

2026-03-30 04:10

Shafaq News – Middle East
The New York Times revealed that the Pentagon has deployed hundreds of special operations forces to the Middle East as part of strengthening its military presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.

The newspaper report quoted US officials as saying that these forces would join US Marine Corps and paratrooper units already deployed Read more…

The US Treasury: We have entered into separate agreements with Iran for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The US Treasury: We have entered into separate agreements with Iran for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-30 06:02

Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent revealed on Monday that “separate” agreements had been made with Iran for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while noting an estimated oil deficit of about 12 million barrels per day due to the war.

Bisent said in press statements followed by Shafaq News Agency that the energy Read more…

Iran is considering withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Iran is considering withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

2026-03-29 01:02

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran is considering withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Tasnim International News Agency reported on Sunday, amid escalating tensions and criticism directed at the treaty’s role and those associated with it.

The agency stated that “Tehran believes Read more…

With the arrival of the B-52 and Tripoli, Washington encircles Tehran with its strike force.

With the arrival of the B-52 and Tripoli, Washington encircles Tehran with its strike force.

2026-03-29 02:42

Shafaq News – Middle East
Two new US Air Force B-52 bombers landed on Sunday at RAF Fairford, bringing the number of bombers at the base to 23.

These moves indicate that the United States is working to enhance its long-range strike capabilities within a range that extends to Iran, amid escalating Read more…

CENTCOM announces the arrival of the amphibious assault ship “Tripoli” in the region.

CENTCOM announces the arrival of the amphibious assault ship “Tripoli” in the region.

2026-03-28 08:19

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, carrying approximately 3,500 sailors and marines, had arrived in the command’s area of ​​responsibility.

CENTCOM stated in a statement received Read more…

Trump: We want a negotiated solution with Iran or a major escalation

Trump: We want a negotiated solution with Iran or a major escalation

2026-03-28 06:08

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters quoted White House officials on Saturday as saying that US President Donald Trump told his aides he wanted to avoid an “endless war” with Iran, while seeking a negotiated solution, while also threatening a major military escalation if Read more…

Iran: Any US military operation in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to its closure “indefinitely”.

Iran: Any US military operation in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to its closure “indefinitely”.

2026-03-28

A senior Iranian security source warned on Saturday that any US military operation in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to its closure “indefinitely,” with the source stating, according to the Tasnim news agency: “Any military operation carried out by the enemy in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to its complete closure Read more…

The UAE announces its readiness to participate in an international force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The UAE announces its readiness to participate in an international force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-27 00:48

Shafaq News – Middle East
The British newspaper “Financial Times” revealed on Friday that the UAE confirmed its readiness to participate in an international naval force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been controlled by Iran since Read more…

More than two-thirds of parliament members sign up to elect Iraq’s president on Monday

More than two-thirds of parliament members sign up to elect Iraq’s president on Monday

2026-03-27 05:18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, 220 members of the House of Representatives submitted a list of their names and signatures to the Speaker of the House, demanding that a session be held next Monday to elect the President of the Republic.

The MPs, representing more than two-thirds of the members of the House Read more…