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Iraq’s National Nuclear Regulatory Authority: We have not detected any radioactive contamination from the US strike on Iran.

Iraq’s National Nuclear Regulatory Authority: We have not detected any radioactive contamination from the US strike on Iran.

2025-06-22
Iran’s National Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Regulatory Authority (NNRRA) announced on Sunday that no radioactive contamination was detected as a result of the US strike on nuclear facilities in Iran. In a statement, the authority said, “Within the framework of the regulatory tasks and responsibilities assigned to the Central Operations Room for Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies Read more…

Natural or nuclear test? Scientific opinion settles the debate over the Iran earthquake.

Natural or nuclear test? Scientific opinion settles the debate over the Iran earthquake.

2025-06-21

Shafaq News/ Following the earthquake that struck Iran on Friday evening, measuring over 5.0 on the Richter scale, speculation mounted that it was possibly caused by a secret nuclear test, prompting seismologists to refute this.

According to Ali Ramthan, a professor of seismology at Sumer University, Read more…

A third US aircraft carrier is heading to the region, and citizens from Iran and Israel are being evacuated.

A third US aircraft carrier is heading to the region, and citizens from Iran and Israel are being evacuated.

2025-06-21 00:18

Shafaq News/ A US Navy official reported on Saturday that a third US aircraft carrier was heading to the region. This coincided with Washington’s announcement that the decision to participate in the war rests with President Donald Trump, while the Trump administration, along with Germany and China, appeared busy evacuating their citizens from Iran and Israel.

A US Navy official said the aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford will Read more…

America withdraws its aircraft from the largest military base in the Middle East.

America withdraws its aircraft from the largest military base in the Middle East.

2025-06-20 06:58

Shafaq News/ Images captured by Planet Labs BBC satellites between June 5 and 19 revealed that one of the largest US bases in the Middle East has been almost completely emptied of military aircraft.

According to the images, on June 5, Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar housed approximately 40 military aircraft Read more…

Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz after Khamenei’s threats?

Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz after Khamenei’s threats?

6-18-2025

Political rhetoric between the United States and Iran escalated following a meeting held by President Trump with members of the National Security Council, during which he requested that a letter be delivered to the Iranian leadership containing conditions for halting airstrikes against Israel, recognizing the commitment to Read more…

Iran from within: The toman loses 13.6% of its value against the dollar.

Iran from within: The toman loses 13.6% of its value against the dollar.

2025-06-16

Shafaq News/ Unofficial exchange offices reported on Monday morning that the Iranian currency has declined significantly since the outbreak of the conflict with Israel at dawn on Friday.

Currency traders and exchange office owners reported that the Iranian rial (toman) lost approximately Read more…

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: We will not cooperate with the IAEA as before.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: We will not cooperate with the IAEA as before.

2025-06-15

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed that his country will not cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as it has done in the past, noting that the agency’s silence regarding attacks targeting Read more…

Trump gives Iran a “second chance” and threatens more brutal attacks and deadlier weapons

Trump gives Iran a “second chance” and threatens more brutal attacks and deadlier weapons

2025-06-13 05:08

Shafaq News/ US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Iran has a “second chance” to reach understandings on the nuclear issue, threatening Tehran with “more brutal” attacks and the “most lethal” weapons in the world. This coincided with missile attacks carried out by Israel targeting military sites and Read more…

To end the “nuclear deal” dispute, Russia: We are ready to receive enriched uranium from Iran.

To end the “nuclear deal” dispute, Russia: We are ready to receive enriched uranium from Iran.

2025-06-11 07:16

Shafaq News/ Russia expressed its willingness on Wednesday to receive highly enriched uranium from Iran and convert it into fuel for civilian nuclear reactors.

This move comes as a potential means of helping to narrow the gap between the United States and Iran over Read more…

The American proposal: seriousness of implementation and difficulty of performance

The American proposal: seriousness of implementation and difficulty of performance

6-8-2025

The paths to holding dialogue rounds between the United States and Iran remain dependent on the extent of mutual conviction regarding the feasibility of bilateral dialogue and the future prospects for achieving the strategic goals and objectives of continuing negotiations and their outcomes, engaging with them seriously, and making decisions regarding how to determine Read more…

Moon craters may hide treasure worth a trillion dollars!

Moon craters may hide treasure worth a trillion dollars!

6-6-2025

Information/ Follow-up..
A recent scientific study, published in the journal Planetary and Space Science, revealed that lunar craters may contain vast quantities of platinum-group metals (such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium), which are believed to have been transported to the lunar surface by metallic asteroids that Read more…

For the first time in 13 years, silver exceeds $35 per ounce.

For the first time in 13 years, silver exceeds $35 per ounce.

6-5-2025

Information/ Follow-up..
Silver recorded a significant rise today, Thursday, reaching $35.08 per ounce, its highest level since October 2012, amid strong demand and expectations of changes in monetary policy.
Silver prices have recorded a strong rise since the beginning of the year, exceeding Read more…

Ukrainian MP calls Zelensky a “terrorist” and calls for action against him

Ukrainian MP calls Zelensky a “terrorist” and calls for action against him

6-2-2025

Information/Follow-up…
Ukrainian MP Artem Dmytrok described President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “terrorist,” calling for what he described as “appropriate measures” to be taken against him.
Dmytrok wrote on his Telegram channel: “Of course, Zelensky is a terrorist. Appropriate measures must be taken against him, because Read more…

“Ensures a ceasefire.” Hamas submits its response to Witkoff’s proposal to mediators.

“Ensures a ceasefire.” Hamas submits its response to Witkoff’s proposal to mediators.

2025-05-31 08:14

Shafaq News/ Hamas announced on Saturday that it had submitted its response to US envoy Steve Witkoff’s proposal to end the Gaza war to the mediators.

Hamas said in a statement: “After conducting a round of national consultations, we submitted our response to US envoy Read more…

Confidential report: Iran has significantly increased uranium enrichment

Confidential report: Iran has significantly increased uranium enrichment

2025-05-31 06:51

Shafaq News/ A confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) revealed on Saturday that Iran has significantly accelerated its production of enriched uranium, describing this increase as “a major concern.”

The agency reported that Iran has accelerated its production of 60 percent enriched uranium, close to the 90 percent level required for military use, in an unpublished Read more…

Grok integrates Shafaq News Agency content into its system and adopts it as a reliable source for news verification.

Grok integrates Shafaq News Agency content into its system and adopts it as a reliable source for news verification.

2025-05-29 02:30

Shafaq News/ xAI, the developer of the advanced artificial intelligence system “Grok,” has adopted Shafaq News Agency as a reliable and primary source for its news verification and analysis process, in a move aimed at enhancing the accuracy of information provided to users Read more…

Conditional on the success of the negotiations, Tehran may allow “US inspections” of its nuclear sites.

Conditional on the success of the negotiations, Tehran may allow “US inspections” of its nuclear sites.

2025-05-28 00:58

Shafaq News/ The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, confirmed on Wednesday that Iran may open the doors of its nuclear facilities to American inspectors working within the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission, if the ongoing negotiations Read more…

“X”… A sudden outage shocks thousands of users. IDCnet page is down as well.

“X”… A sudden outage shocks thousands of users. IDCnet page is down as well.

2025-05-24 06:22

Shafaq News/ The X platform (formerly Twitter) experienced a widespread technical outage on Saturday, causing service disruption for tens of thousands of users around the world.

According to Down Detector, a website that tracks digital outages, reports of Read more…

“A year or more.” A doctor predicts Biden’s remaining lifespan.

“A year or more.” A doctor predicts Biden’s remaining lifespan.

2025-05-21 09:10

Shafaq News/ Former White House physician and Republican Congressman Ronny Jackson predicted how much longer US President Joe Biden will live after being diagnosed with aggressive cancer.

“This isn’t my specialty, but I’ve spoken with several urologists Read more…

An Arab country is preparing to launch the first “flying taxi.”

An Arab country is preparing to launch the first “flying taxi.”

2025-05-20 02:52

Shafaq News/ The United Arab Emirates is preparing to launch the first test flights of the “Midnight” aircraft, the first fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, as part of the “flying taxi” project. The project will begin its trial operations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi before the end of this year, in preparation for full commercial Read more…