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Trump decides to revoke US citizenship from “fraudsters”

Trump decides to revoke US citizenship from “fraudsters”

2026-01-14

Shafaq News – Washington
The US administration intends to revoke the citizenship of any immigrant who holds the nationality of Somalia or any other country if they are convicted of defrauding citizens in the United States, according to President Trump.

“We will also revoke the citizenship of any immigrant who is a citizen of Somalia Read more…

Iran threatens to bomb US bases, and calls for help are made from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

Iran threatens to bomb US bases, and calls for help are made from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

2026-01-14

Tehran has warned countries in the region that it will bomb US military bases in those countries if it is attacked by the US, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a senior Iranian official. The official stated that “Tehran has informed countries in the region, from Saudi Arabia and the UAE to Turkey, that US bases in those countries Read more…

The Trump administration designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in three countries as terrorist organizations.

The Trump administration designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in three countries as terrorist organizations.

2026-01-13 05:57

Shafaq News – Washington
On Tuesday, the administration of US President Donald Trump decided to designate the branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan as “terrorist organizations”.

The US Treasury Department has designated the group’s branches in Read more…

Exclusive: American assessments: Striking Iran is “likely,” and Iraq is in danger.

Exclusive: American assessments: Striking Iran is “likely,” and Iraq is in danger.

2026-01-13 01:59

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
The president of the Institute for Global Policy in Washington, Paulo Van Schirach, ruled out the possibility that US President Donald Trump would stand idly by in the face of the crackdown on protests in Iran, suggesting that a US military strike against “sensitive” targets inside Iran was likely, despite Read more…

Silver prices surge to historic highs

Silver prices surge to historic highs

2026-01-12

The price of silver jumped in trading on Monday, exceeding 7%, and recording for the first time ever a level above Read more…

Following a signal from the White House, US aircraft flew near Iranian airspace.

Following a signal from the White House, US aircraft flew near Iranian airspace.

2026-01-12

Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli media reported on Monday that US aircraft flew near Iranian airspace, in a development that could indicate a possible military strike against Tehran.

Israeli Channel 14 reported that the number of American aircraft near Iranian Read more…

Tehran reveals the existence of communication channels with Washington

Tehran reveals the existence of communication channels with Washington

2026-01-12 03:10

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei revealed on Monday that there is a communication channel between Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US envoy Steve Wittkopf.

During his weekly press conference, Baghaei stressed Tehran’s continued Read more…

The dollar rises for the third consecutive day against six global currencies.

The dollar rises for the third consecutive day against six global currencies.

1-9-2026

The dollar rose at the start of Asian trading on Friday, as traders awaited a U.S. jobs report and a Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six currencies, climbed Read more…

Pahlavi sends a message to Trump regarding the protests

Pahlavi sends a message to Trump regarding the protests

2026-01-09 00:11

Shafaq News – Tehran
On Friday, Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of the former Iranian regime, sent a message to US President Donald Trump, commenting on the internet and communications blackout in Iran.

Pahlavi said in a post on the X platform that “millions of Iranians demanded their freedom tonight, and in response, the Iranian regime cut off all lines of communication. It shut down the internet, cut off landline telephones, and may even try Read more…

Washington intends to withdraw from the climate agreement and UN agencies.

Washington intends to withdraw from the climate agreement and UN agencies.

2026-01-08

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States will withdraw from dozens of international organizations and UN agencies, including a major climate treaty and a UN body that promotes gender equality and empowers Read more…

“Iran protests”: Pezeshkian calls for non-aggression against demonstrators

“Iran protests”: Pezeshkian calls for non-aggression against demonstrators

2026-01-07 04:33

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday called on law enforcement agencies not to use violence against protesters, stressing the right of citizens to peacefully express their views.

This came during official statements he made Read more…

Trump announces a new strategy to ensure absolute American dominance over the Western Hemisphere

Trump announces a new strategy to ensure absolute American dominance over the Western Hemisphere

2026-01-03 09:06

Shafaq News – Washington
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced a new strategy to impose hegemony over the Western Hemisphere.

Trump said in a speech: The socialist regime in Venezuela stole the oil infrastructure that we built there by force, and we will no longer allow our property to be looted.

He added, “Venezuela’s seizure of our oil platforms and assets is the largest theft of American property in our Read more…

Today…the process of replacing the Syrian currency begins

Today…the process of replacing the Syrian currency begins

2026-01-03 01:30

Shafaq News – Damascus
The First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Mukhlis Al-Nazer, announced that the process of replacing the old Syrian currency with the new currency actually began today, Saturday, after months of continuous and diligent work.

The observer said in a post on the “X” platform: “Since early morning, Read more…

Protests widen in Iran, warnings of an “armed uprising”

Protests widen in Iran, warnings of an “armed uprising”

2026-01-03 02:04

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian police confirmed on Saturday that protests in the country are widening and becoming more violent, while warning of an “armed uprising,” according to the Fars News Agency.

The Iranian news agency quoted a police spokesman as saying: Read more…

Trump: Arrest Maduro and his wife and deport them from Venezuela

Trump: Arrest Maduro and his wife and deport them from Venezuela

2026-01-03

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that successful and extensive strikes had been carried out against Venezuela, and indicated that Maduro and his wife had been captured and airlifted out of Venezuela. Trump stated, “The United States of America has successfully Read more…

Trump threatens military intervention in Iran to protect protesters

Trump threatens military intervention in Iran to protect protesters

2026-01-02 00:35

Shafaq News – Washington
On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened military intervention in Iran to protect protesters demonstrating against the deteriorating economic and living conditions in the country.

Trump said in a post on Truth Social: “If Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, as they have done before, the United States of America will come to their aid.”

Trump added: Read more…

New York: First Muslim mayor sworn in on the Quran

New York: First Muslim mayor sworn in on the Quran

1-1-2026

Shafaq News – Washington
Zahran Mamdani became the mayor of New York City after taking the oath of office at a historic subway station in Manhattan.

Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim mayor of the largest city Read more…

Replacing the Syrian currency: A monetary measure to regulate the market and restore confidence in the economy

Replacing the Syrian currency: A monetary measure to regulate the market and restore confidence in the economy

2025-12-31 02:57

Shafaq News – Damascus
Economic experts and officials in Syria confirmed that replacing the currency has nothing to do with addressing inflation, but rather with reducing illegal activities and is a “purely technical” act, regulating Read more…

The dollar surpasses 140,000 tomans… Learn about currency exchange rates in Iran

The dollar surpasses 140,000 tomans… Learn about currency exchange rates in Iran

2025-12-28 01:19

Shafaq News – Tehran
The prices of the dollar and other currencies continued their record rise in the Iranian market on Sunday, with the price of the US dollar in the free market in Tehran reaching 141,950 thousand tomans.

The price of each British pound reached approximately Read more…

Syria: Launch of a new currency and 90 days to adapt to it

Syria: Launch of a new currency and 90 days to adapt to it

2025-12-28 04:39

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader al-Hasriya, announced on Sunday the launch of the new Syrian currency as part of a comprehensive economic reform strategy, which includes removing two zeros from the current currency, with a 90-day coexistence period between the two currencies that can be extended, Read more…