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Trump: We are considering reducing our military efforts in the Middle East!

Trump: We are considering reducing our military efforts in the Middle East!

2026-03-21

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that America is considering reducing its military efforts in the Middle East. Trump said, “We are getting very close to achieving our goals and are considering reducing our military efforts Read more…

Unlike other fathers, North Korea’s leader is teaching his daughter to drive a tank.

Unlike other fathers, North Korea’s leader is teaching his daughter to drive a tank.

2026-03-20 00:02

Shafaq News – Follow-up
In a strange scene that we don’t see every day, Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, appeared driving a military tank while her father climbed onto the top of the tank, in a training moment between father and daughter, Read more…

Iran announces assassination of Revolutionary Guard spokesman

Iran announces assassination of Revolutionary Guard spokesman

2026-03-20 00:57

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian television announced on Friday that the spokesman for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, was killed in an attack that took place at dawn today.

For its part, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, in an official statement, Read more…

US intelligence confirms Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in an Israeli attack

US intelligence confirms Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in an Israeli attack

2026-03-19 08:01

Shafaq News – Washington
US intelligence confirmed on Thursday that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was seriously injured in an Israeli military strike.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said in a press statement Read more…

Within hours, gold prices plummeted, with losses exceeding $333.

Within hours, gold prices plummeted, with losses exceeding $333.

2026-03-19 06:21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Gold prices fell on Thursday afternoon to $4,562 an ounce, a loss of $333 compared to the opening price, despite continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

This sharp decline comes after statements by the US Federal Reserve, in which its Read more…

The Iranian parliament is considering imposing fees for “safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian parliament is considering imposing fees for “safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-19 02:38

Shafaq News – Tehran
An Iranian member of parliament revealed on Thursday that a draft law is being studied to impose fees and taxes on the passage of ships and energy through the Strait of Hormuz, in exchange for what she described as Iran securing Read more…

NATO Secretary General: Allies are considering joint options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

NATO Secretary General: Allies are considering joint options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-18

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Wednesday that the allies are considering joint options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, stating in a press conference: “The allies are considering joint options for reopening the Strait Read more…

Bloomberg: China is close to tapping into its oil reserves

Bloomberg: China is close to tapping into its oil reserves

3-18-2026

Information/Follow-up…
China, the world’s largest importer of crude oil, is on the verge of tapping into its strategic oil reserves as the war in the Middle East continues with no sign of ending.

According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, FGE Nexant, a leading industrial consulting Read more…

Israeli Defense Minister announces assassination of Iranian intelligence chief

Israeli Defense Minister announces assassination of Iranian intelligence chief

2026-03-18 03:16

Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced on Wednesday the assassination of Iranian Intelligence Minister Ismail Khatib, at a time when Tel Aviv spoke of expanding the scope of its operations and raising the level of escalation on Read more…

Trump: What if we ended the Iranian regime and left Hormuz to others?

Trump: What if we ended the Iranian regime and left Hormuz to others?

2026-03-18 04:46

Shafaq News – Washington
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump raised questions about the future of the regime in Iran, hinting at the possibility of ending it and leaving the responsibility for managing the Strait of Hormuz to the countries that benefit from it.

Trump said in a statement broadcast a short while ago: “I wonder what would Read more…

Trump: NATO allies have told us they do not want to get involved in a war against Iran

Trump: NATO allies have told us they do not want to get involved in a war against Iran

2026-03-17 08:39

Shafaq News – Washington
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump revealed that most NATO countries were unwilling to participate in the war led by the US and Israel against Iran.

Trump said in a press statement, “Most of our NATO allies have informed us that they do not want to be involved in our military operation Read more…

Katz: We killed Larijani and Soleimani

Katz: We killed Larijani and Soleimani

2026-03-17 02:29

Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced on Tuesday the assassination of Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani in airstrikes on the Iranian capital Tehran last night.

Katz said, in a conference monitored by Shafaq News Agency, that he and Israeli Read more…

Following the announcement of his assassination, a message in Larijani’s handwriting and a new wave of Iranian missiles.

Following the announcement of his assassination, a message in Larijani’s handwriting and a new wave of Iranian missiles.

2026-03-17 02:55

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian television reported on Tuesday that a new wave of missiles had been launched toward Israel, following an official announcement of the assassination of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

In a related development, an account attributed to Read more…

Following his injury and reports of his transfer to Russia, Iran says Khamenei is well and preparing for a new speech.

Following his injury and reports of his transfer to Russia, Iran says Khamenei is well and preparing for a new speech.

2026-03-17 05:08

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei confirmed on Tuesday that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is in good health, indicating that he may deliver a new speech to the people soon.

“I can confirm that he is fine, and you have already heard about Read more…

Brent crude surpasses $106 a barrel amid market volatility

Brent crude surpasses $106 a barrel amid market volatility

3-16-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Global oil prices hit a new high in the latest trading, with Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumping 2.88% to $106.11 a barrel.

Economic reports monitored by Al-Maalomah Agency stated that “US West Texas Intermediate crude also rose by 2.54%, recording Read more…

After Tehran spoke of destroying it, Washington confirms the continuation of “Abraham Lincoln” operations.

After Tehran spoke of destroying it, Washington confirms the continuation of “Abraham Lincoln” operations.

2026-03-16 04:12

Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, the US Central Command responded to statements by Iranian Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, who said that the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln had suffered what he described as a “historic defeat” and was forced to leave the theater of operations, asserting Read more…

Iran: Revolutionary Guard: We will continue to pursue Netanyahu and kill him if he is still alive

Iran: Revolutionary Guard: We will continue to pursue Netanyahu and kill him if he is still alive

2026-03-15

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that it will continue to pursue and kill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he is still alive. This confirmation came with the implementation of the 52nd wave of Operation “True Promise 4,” which represents “the first round of revenge Read more…

Iranian national security: Ukraine could become a legitimate target for Iran

Iranian national security: Ukraine could become a legitimate target for Iran

2026-03-14 06:38

Shafaq News – Tehran
The head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, warned on Saturday that Ukraine could become a “legitimate target” for Iran if it is proven to be supporting Israel with drones.

Azizi said in a post Read more…

Trump: “Many” countries will send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Trump: “Many” countries will send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-14 07:11

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a number of countries intend to send warships in coordination with the United States to ensure the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said that “several countries, especially those affected by any disruption Read more…

Trump: No aircraft were destroyed at US bases in Saudi Arabia

Trump: No aircraft were destroyed at US bases in Saudi Arabia

2026-03-14 06:43

Shafaq News – Washington US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that a military base in Saudi Arabia was attacked days earlier, noting that the aircraft at the base were not destroyed as some media reports had suggested.

Trump said, in remarks followed by Shafaq News Agency, that “the base that was attacked contains Read more…