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The Iranian toman hits a record low amid fears of military escalation with Washington

The Iranian toman hits a record low amid fears of military escalation with Washington

2026-02-21 03:13

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Tehran
Currency prices in the Iranian market continued their sharp rise, with the dollar exceeding 165,100 tomans amid escalating speculation about the increased likelihood of a US attack against Tehran.

In contrast, the price of the Read more…

Hebrew newspaper: 390 fighter jets ready to attack Iran and a “target bank” has been identified.

Hebrew newspaper: 390 fighter jets ready to attack Iran and a “target bank” has been identified.

2026-02-20 06:42

Shafaq News – Middle East
The Hebrew newspaper Yediot Aharonot revealed on Friday that Israel and the United States have allocated 390 fighter jets to be ready for any military operation against Iran, noting that a “target bank” has been identified inside Iran Read more…

German Foreign Minister rejects Europe’s “separation” from America: We cannot protect ourselves

German Foreign Minister rejects Europe’s “separation” from America: We cannot protect ourselves

2026-02-20 00:55

Shafaq News – Berlin
German Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul announced on Friday his rejection of the idea of ​​the European Union becoming completely “separate and independent” from the United States, warning that Europe does not have the capacity Read more…

Officially, the European Union adopts the classification of the “Revolutionary Guard” as a terrorist organization.

Officially, the European Union adopts the classification of the “Revolutionary Guard” as a terrorist organization.

2026-02-19 05:31

Shafaq News – Brussels
The European Union announced on Thursday that it had officially adopted the classification of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, following an agreement reached at a meeting of foreign Read more…

The US military informs Trump of its readiness to strike Iran “as soon as possible”.

The US military informs Trump of its readiness to strike Iran “as soon as possible”.

2026-02-19

Shafaq News – Washington
Senior national security officials have informed US President Donald Trump that the US military is ready to carry out possible strikes against Iran as early as Saturday, although the timeframe for any military action could extend beyond the weekend, according to Read more…

Iran: We are prepared to stay in Geneva for days or weeks to reach a final agreement with America.

Iran: We are prepared to stay in Geneva for days or weeks to reach a final agreement with America.

2026-02-17 03:38

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei confirmed on Tuesday that the Iranian delegation is prepared to stay in Geneva for several days or even weeks to reach a final agreement with the United States on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

“Time is a crucial factor for us, and the current stage is sensitive Read more…

A technical glitch hits the “X” platform in several countries around the world.

A technical glitch hits the “X” platform in several countries around the world.

2026-02-16 06:07

Shafaq News – Follow-up
A sudden technical glitch hit the social media platform “X” on Monday, causing a service outage for thousands of users around the world, amid the absence of any official explanation from the company’s management regarding Read more…

Iran shows willingness to make nuclear concessions, conditional on lifting sanctions.

Iran shows willingness to make nuclear concessions, conditional on lifting sanctions.

2026-02-15

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi confirmed on Sunday that Iran is prepared to consider making concessions to reach a nuclear agreement with the United States if the Americans show a willingness to discuss Read more…

Rubio: Trump prefers a deal with Iran and we will not leave the region

Rubio: Trump prefers a deal with Iran and we will not leave the region

2026-02-14 03:48

Shafaq News – Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Saturday that President Donald Trump prefers to reach an agreement with Iran, while indicating that their forces will not leave the Middle East.

Bloomberg quoted Rubio as saying that Trump always believes that resolving Read more…

The dollar surpasses 163,000 tomans and inflation reaches 60% in Iran.

The dollar surpasses 163,000 tomans and inflation reaches 60% in Iran.

2026-02-11 04:11

Shafaq News – Tehran
Foreign currency prices continued to rise against the Iranian toman on Wednesday, with the dollar exchange rate exceeding 163,000 tomans, amid escalating tensions with Washington.

The dollar reached 163,700 tomans, while the euro recorded Read more…

Musk plans to build a city on the moon within 10 years

Musk plans to build a city on the moon within 10 years

2026-02-09 04:49

Shafaq News – Washington
American businessman Elon Musk announced that SpaceX will build cities on the Moon and Mars in the coming decades.

Musk wrote on the X platform: “For those who were unaware, SpaceX has already shifted its focus to building a self-sufficient city on the Moon, which we can achieve Read more…

An Iranian MP reveals details of Trump’s message to Tehran: “I will strike two sites and you will respond!”

An Iranian MP reveals details of Trump’s message to Tehran: “I will strike two sites and you will respond!”

2026-02-08

Iranian lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian revealed the contents of a message he claims US President Donald Trump sent to Tehran before the start of nuclear negotiations in Muscat, Oman. In a televised interview carried by Iranian media on Sunday, Nabavian stated that Trump proposed a limited attack against Iran, to which Iran Read more…

European Central Bank warning about the euro

European Central Bank warning about the euro

2026-02-06

One of the European Central Bank’s policymakers, Martins Casax, warned that a large and rapid rise in the value of the euro could call for a monetary policy response.

In a post on Friday, Casaks said that the European Central Bank’s governing Read more…

Iranian state media: Negotiations with Washington are “serious” and may continue for days

Iranian state media: Negotiations with Washington are “serious” and may continue for days

2026-02-06 04:46

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian state media suggested on Friday that Tehran’s negotiations with Washington in the Omani capital, Muscat, would continue for several days .

Iranian television, in breaking news reported by Shafaq News Agency, said that “negotiations are still ongoing and may take longer,” noting that Read more…

Lebanese writer: The Epstein case reveals a global moral collapse and elite complicity

Lebanese writer: The Epstein case reveals a global moral collapse and elite complicity

2-5-2026

The Lebanese writer Nidal Issa asserted on Thursday that the case of American businessman Jeffrey Epstein has transcended its criminal framework, becoming a blatant example of global moral decay and revealing deep collusion within political and economic elite circles. In a statement Read more…

Israel: Four conditions Trump will not compromise on in the Oman negotiations

Israel: Four conditions Trump will not compromise on in the Oman negotiations

2026-02-04 00:09

Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli media revealed on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump is sticking to four demands during the upcoming Washington-Tehran talks.

Israel Hayom quoted an informed source as saying that the talks scheduled to take place in Oman in a few days will see the US Read more…

Iranian President: I instructed Araqchi to negotiate with Washington after pressure from “friendly countries” in the region

Iranian President: I instructed Araqchi to negotiate with Washington after pressure from “friendly countries” in the region

2026-02-03

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Tuesday that he had instructed the Foreign Minister to hold talks with the American side following requests from “friendly governments” in the region. Pezeshkian stated in remarks carried by Read more…

In Istanbul, the date for the Tehran-Washington negotiations has been revealed.

In Istanbul, the date for the Tehran-Washington negotiations has been revealed.

2026-02-02 08:02

Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, Axios revealed that negotiations between Iran and the United States will begin next Friday in Istanbul, Turkey.

The website quoted sources who informed it that White House envoy Steve Wittkopf Read more…

WHO: US withdrawal presents an opportunity for rebuilding

WHO: US withdrawal presents an opportunity for rebuilding

2-2-2026

The head of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) announced on Monday that the significant funding cuts for 2025, coupled with the United States’ move toward withdrawal, have presented an opportunity to rebuild a more efficient Read more…

The Central Bank of Iran introduces the 500,000 toman banknote with 11 security features.

The Central Bank of Iran introduces the 500,000 toman banknote with 11 security features.

2-1-2026

The Central Bank of Iran announced on Sunday that it will begin distributing the 500,000 toman banknote through the banking network starting February 1, 2026, after its printing was completed.
The bank stated in a press release, which was reviewed Read more…