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Trump’s deputy: The conflict with Iran will enter a “different phase” within two months.

Trump’s deputy: The conflict with Iran will enter a “different phase” within two months.

2026-09-16

Shafaq News – Washington
US Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday evening that the conflict with Iran will enter a “completely different phase” in the next two months, referring to developments related to regional tensions and the confrontation between Washington and Tehran.

Vance added, in an interview with the New York Post, that the Iranian regime “will continue to lose control Read more…

China to Iran: We do not want the tension to spread to the Red Sea

China to Iran: We do not want the tension to spread to the Red Sea

2026-09-16

Shafaq News – Beijing/Tehran
During his meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed his country’s hope that regional tensions would not spread further towards Yemen and the Red Sea.

The Chinese minister, speaking from Beijing, called on “everyone to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.” Read more…

Al-Dhari calls for the closure of Houthi offices in Arab and Islamic countries.

Al-Dhari calls for the closure of Houthi offices in Arab and Islamic countries.

2026-09-16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Secretary-General of the Iraqi National Project, Jamal al-Dhari, called on Wednesday for a unified and firm Arab and Islamic stance towards the Houthi group, in light of the targeting of Mecca.

Al-Dhari said in a Facebook post, which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, that “targeting Mecca, the Qibla of Muslims, is a dangerous escalation that violates the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques and threatens the security of pilgrims to the Sacred House Read more…

The US embassy in Riyadh raises its warning level.

The US embassy in Riyadh raises its warning level.

2026-09-16

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The US embassy in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, raised its security alert level to level three on Wednesday, warning of the risks of US interests being targeted by Iranian missiles and drones, as well as the risks of armed conflict and terrorism.

The US State Department advised its citizens in Saudi Arabia to reconsider their travel plans to the kingdom, given the existing security threats, stressing that Read more…

Oman Gas: The Strait of Hormuz crisis will end soon

Oman Gas: The Strait of Hormuz crisis will end soon

2026-09-15

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The CEO of Oman LNG, Hamad Al-Nu’mani, stated on Tuesday that the crisis related to the Strait of Hormuz will end soon.

Speaking at a forum in Bangkok, he said the Strait crisis would not change the company’s long-term plans, according to Reuters.

He added, “We were already planning to increase production, and we have been working on it for two years. Read more…

Grossi calls on Iran to resume cooperation with the IAEA

Grossi calls on Iran to resume cooperation with the IAEA

2026-09-14

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, called on Iran on Monday to resume cooperation with the agency, stressing that addressing issues related to its nuclear program and achieving confidence and stability will only be accomplished through joint action.

Grossi said: “We are extending our hand to Iran once again to work with us to Read more…

Syria opens the doors to natural uranium: 73 tons under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Syria opens the doors to natural uranium: 73 tons under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

2026-09-14

Shafaq News – Damascus
Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad al-Shaibani confirmed on Monday that Syria has opened the Deir ez-Zor site to the International Atomic Energy Agency, noting that 73 tons of natural uranium are now under the supervision and guarantees of the agency.

Al-Shaibani said, during a speech before the 70th session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Read more…

Araghchi: We will reveal to Iraq the maps of the new maritime route in Hormuz

Araghchi: We will reveal to Iraq the maps of the new maritime route in Hormuz

2026-09-13

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed on Sunday that he intends to brief Iraq and the Gulf states during a meeting in Oman on Monday on the details of the new maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz, amid regional moves aimed at regulating navigation and reducing tension in the strategic corridor.

Araghchi said in press statements that the meeting’s agenda will focus on Read more…

Bahrain refuses to participate in the “Strait of Hormuz meeting”: We will not meet with Iran.

Bahrain refuses to participate in the “Strait of Hormuz meeting”: We will not meet with Iran.

2026-09-12

Shafaq News – Manama
The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday that the Kingdom of Bahrain will not participate in what is being circulated in the media and social media platforms regarding a proposed ministerial meeting on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and that it will not be a party to any group meeting that includes Iran before Read more…

Financial Times: Ship transit times in Hormuz set under US protection

Financial Times: Ship transit times in Hormuz set under US protection

2026-09-12

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The Financial Times revealed on Saturday that the United States has asked oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz to sail at specific times of day, with the aim of ensuring military protection for them.

The newspaper explained, citing emails it had seen, that the United States has been providing air defense services since May to ships wishing to sail through a route that bypasses Read more…

Details of the first Iranian-Gulf meeting on Hormuz with Iraq’s participation

Details of the first Iranian-Gulf meeting on Hormuz with Iraq’s participation

2026-09-12

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The British website “ Amwaj ” revealed details of the Gulf-Iranian meeting that will be held in Muscat in two days with the participation of Iraq, to ​​officially announce the Iranian-Omani plan to determine the route of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, an idea that the Iranians say was proposed by Read more…

From Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab: The Houthis threaten the world’s trade and energy lifeline.

From Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab: The Houthis threaten the world’s trade and energy lifeline.

2026-09-12

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Global trade and energy are facing increasing pressure as the Houthis move closer to controlling one of the world’s most important sea lanes, coinciding with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, putting energy and trade routes between Asia and Europe at risk of disruption and higher shipping and insurance costs.

According to a report by the American newspaper “The New York Times,” the Houthis made rapid field gains this Read more…

Trump: Iran is most likely behind the attack on the East-West pipeline in Saudi Arabia

Trump: Iran is most likely behind the attack on the East-West pipeline in Saudi Arabia

2026-09-12

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday that Iran was behind the attack on the East-West pipeline in Saudi Arabia, referring to the attack that Riyadh said the pipeline was targeted by drones coming from Iraq.

According to US media, Trump described the Saudi Crown Prince as a “good friend” of his, stressing that “everything will be fine.” Read more…

Reuters: Iran circumvents sanctions through barter with China and purchases of “air defenses”.

Reuters: Iran circumvents sanctions through barter with China and purchases of “air defenses”.

2026-09-10

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Reuters reported on Thursday that Iran has resorted to a barter-like mechanism with China, allowing it to exchange oil for Chinese goods, in an effort to circumvent US sanctions and maintain the flow of imports into the country.

The agency added, quoting sources, that Iranian purchases from China, within the framework of the “oil for goods” mechanism, amounted to Read more…

A highly anticipated summit between the presidents of Russia, China, and the United States.

A highly anticipated summit between the presidents of Russia, China, and the United States.

2026-09-09

Shafaq News – Moscow
The Kremlin announced on Wednesday a possible trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, his American counterpart Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, to be held in November.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is scheduled to hold its summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18 and 19.

The Kremlin indicated that Putin would participate in the summit, while the White House Read more…

A sharp decline in the Iranian currency pushes the dollar to 233,000 tomans.

A sharp decline in the Iranian currency pushes the dollar to 233,000 tomans.

2026-09-09

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian currency continued its decline against the US dollar on Wednesday, with the price of the American currency exceeding the 230,000 toman mark in the free market, amid sharp fluctuations that coincided with the escalation of military confrontation in the region.

According to data from the Iranian exchange market, which was monitored by Read more…

CENTCOM: Iranian oil tankers are part of a multi-billion dollar network to fund the Revolutionary Guard

CENTCOM: Iranian oil tankers are part of a multi-billion dollar network to fund the Revolutionary Guard

2026-09-09

Shafaq News – Washington/Tehran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Wednesday that the Iranian oil tankers it targeted last week are part of a clandestine network worth billions of dollars, used to fund the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its proxies.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that US forces destroyed 10 Iranian oil tankers last week, asserting that these tankers were linked to a network it described as secretive, which provides Read more…

Trump: Our blockade is strong and effective… and Iran announces it has “captured” an American submarine

Trump: Our blockade is strong and effective… and Iran announces it has “captured” an American submarine

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Washington/Tehran
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the US armed forces are doing “incredible” work, considering the embargo imposed on Iran to be “very strong and effective,” coinciding with the announcement by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard that it had “caught” an American drone submarine in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump added in a speech that Iran will not be able to possess a nuclear weapon, stressing that American efforts have prevented Tehran from getting close to achieving this goal.

In response, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced in a statement: “This morning, the Revolutionary Guard’s Read more…

Zelensky hints at a return to peace talks with Russia

Zelensky hints at a return to peace talks with Russia

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Washington is looking into de-escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine over the coming winter, suggesting the possibility of resuming peace negotiations.

Zelensky told the American website Axios that a trilateral round of negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia is possible, indicating that this possibility exists and no decision has yet been made. Read more…

Washington tightens its naval blockade on Tehran… and Iran warns with new missiles

Washington tightens its naval blockade on Tehran… and Iran warns with new missiles

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Washington / Tehran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that it is continuing to impose a complete naval blockade on Iran in the Arabian Sea, noting that 94 commercial vessels were redirected and 3 other vessels were disabled to ensure compliance with the embargo.

In contrast, the Secretary-General of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, confirmed in a post on the “X” platform that Washington had received a “clear warning” Read more…