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Maritime authority: Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz stable for the last 72 hours

Maritime authority: Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz stable for the last 72 hours

2026-09-07

Shafaq News – Middle East
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Sunday evening that maritime traffic in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz has been stable over the past few days.

The authority added, in a statement, that it had not detected or received any reports of confirmed disturbances affecting the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during the past 72 hours. Read more…

“Bye-bye”… Trump threatens again to target Iran’s Kharg Island

“Bye-bye”… Trump threatens again to target Iran’s Kharg Island

2026-09-07

Shafaq News – Washington
On Sunday evening, US President Donald Trump again threatened to target Iran’s Kharg Island.

Trump wrote on his Truth Social account: “Bye Bye Out,” attaching an AI-generated image of explosions on the island and a plane carrying out raids on it.

Trump also wrote that Iran is suffering from hyperinflation and that “the Iranian currency has been wiped out.” Read more…

Iran doubles the price of free-market gasoline starting Tuesday

Iran doubles the price of free-market gasoline starting Tuesday

2026-09-07

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced on Sunday evening that the price of gasoline in the third category (unsubsidized free market) will be raised to 10,000 tomans per liter, starting Tuesday morning.

In a press statement, Mohajerani said that the price was set after different figures were put forward during technical meetings, explaining that the government chose a price of 10,000 tomans (4.76 cents), in compliance with the pledge made by Iranian President Read more…

Qatar: Relying on the United States is not enough for Gulf security

Qatar: Relying on the United States is not enough for Gulf security

2026-09-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid Al-Ansari asserted on Monday that the war with Iran demonstrated that the Arab Gulf states should not rely solely on their strategic partnership with the United States to maintain their security.

Al-Ansari said during a panel discussion at the Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi that “the presence of international forces in the region and the establishment of a strategic alliance with the United States is extremely important, but it is not enough.” Read more…

After CENTCOM sank an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, the Revolutionary Guard attacked six ships and tankers.

After CENTCOM sank an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, the Revolutionary Guard attacked six ships and tankers.

2026-09-06

Shafaq News – Washington / Tehran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday that the oil tanker “M/T Kilo” sank in the Gulf of Oman, after it was targeted in an American attack that targeted three tankers linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, while Tehran announced its response by targeting three tankers and three ships linked to the United States.

CENTCOM said via the X platform: “Thanks to the precision and professionalism of the US forces, the tanker M/T Kilo has today settled at the bottom of the Gulf of Oman, joining the Iranian Navy in the depths of the sea.” Read more…

4 months underwater: A secret US mission to dismantle the Hormuz mines

4 months underwater: A secret US mission to dismantle the Hormuz mines

2026-09-06

Shafaq News – Washington
The Financial Times revealed on Sunday that US forces carried out a secret four-month naval operation to remove mines planted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, in an attempt to reopen one of the most important shipping lanes for commercial vessels and oil shipments.

According to the report, US forces carried out mine-clearing operations mostly during the night, with the participation of divers from the US Navy’s SEAL forces, along with motorized boats and Read more…

Axios: Trump administration plans to expand normalization

Axios: Trump administration plans to expand normalization

9-5-2026

The American news website Axios reported on Saturday that the Trump administration is planning for the post-war period following a potential conflict with Iran and the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. The proposed strategy may include addressing the regional repercussions of the Israeli war in the region. The report, translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, stated that “the United States, according to the report, has begun developing a post-war strategy aimed at expanding regional efforts to contain Iran and normalizing Read more…

CENTCOM: We targeted 3 Iranian oil tankers

CENTCOM: We targeted 3 Iranian oil tankers

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that it had targeted three Iranian crude oil tankers after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at two US vessels.

CENTCOM stated in a statement seen by Shafaq News Agency that “an American aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer successfully evaded several Iranian attacks,” confirming that none of the American personnel were injured. Read more…

Today, 7 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz under American protection.

Today, 7 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz under American protection.

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, the shipping data service TankerTrackers reported that oil and gas tankers carrying 7 million barrels of oil were preparing to cross the Strait of Hormuz, under the protection of US forces.

The service, which specializes in tracking and monitoring the movement of oil shipments and maritime tankers globally, stated via the X platform that it monitored 17 oil and gas transfer operations between ships in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, involving approximately 24 million barrels. Read more…

Iran: US attack targeted oil tanker off Kharg Island

Iran: US attack targeted oil tanker off Kharg Island

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Fars news agency reported on Saturday that explosions were heard near Iran’s Kharg Island.

The agency reported that an Iranian oil tanker in Kharg Island was attacked by an American missile.

No further details have yet been released regarding the nature of the attack or the extent of the damage, and there has been no official US confirmation of the incident. Read more…

Putin orders a three-day halt to attacks on Kyiv as Trump’s envoys arrive

Putin orders a three-day halt to attacks on Kyiv as Trump’s envoys arrive

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Moscow
The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered a three-day halt to airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, coinciding with the arrival of US envoys Steve Wittkopf and Jared Kushner.

US President Donald Trump’s envoys arrived in the Russian capital, Moscow, earlier on Saturday, in a renewed effort to advance diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. Read more…

Whitkopf and Kushner plan to visit Moscow and Kyiv to discuss a peace agreement.

Whitkopf and Kushner plan to visit Moscow and Kyiv to discuss a peace agreement.

2026-09-04

Shafaq News – Moscow
US Special Envoy Steve Wittkopf and Jared Kushner plan to travel to Moscow and Kyiv in the coming days to discuss the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

According to sources who spoke to the Russian channel RT and were followed up by Shafaq News Agency, Whitkopf and Kushner may head to Moscow for talks. Read more…

Financial Times: Mediators seek framework for new negotiations between Tehran and Washington

Financial Times: Mediators seek framework for new negotiations between Tehran and Washington

9-4-2026

The Financial Times revealed efforts by mediators from Oman and Qatar to formulate a new framework for negotiations between Iran and the United States to manage the crisis between them. The newspaper quoted informed diplomatic sources as saying that regional mediators, particularly from Muscat and Doha, are intensifying their efforts to formulate a new framework aimed at relaunching expected negotiations between Tehran and Washington to reach a possible agreement.

These diplomatic moves came after direct channels between the two sides Read more…

Trump attacks “traitors” regarding Iran: Our stockpile of munitions is enormous

Trump attacks “traitors” regarding Iran: Our stockpile of munitions is enormous

2026-09-03

Shafaq News – Washington
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump attacked those he called “traitors” who refuse to provide accurate reports on US military operations in Iran, asserting that his country has huge quantities of medium and high-quality ammunition.

Trump said in a post on the Truth Social platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency: “To the traitors who refuse to provide accurate reports about our military operation in Iran, we have massive quantities Read more…

Trump leans towards declaring an end to the war with Iran… and the Pentagon prepares for 2027

Trump leans towards declaring an end to the war with Iran… and the Pentagon prepares for 2027

2026-09-03

Shafaq News – Washington
The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, revealed on Thursday that President Donald Trump supports the idea of ​​declaring an end to the war with Iran, coinciding with US military preparations for the possibility that the conflict could continue into next year.

According to the newspaper, Trump is discussing with his top aides the possibility of declaring an end to the war, while he believes that continuing economic pressure could ultimately push Read more…

Putin speaks of an “opportunity” to end the war with Ukraine

Putin speaks of an “opportunity” to end the war with Ukraine

2026-09-03

Shafaq News – Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that there was a chance of reaching a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, stressing that the conflict must ultimately be resolved between Moscow and Kyiv.

Putin added during an economic forum in Russia’s Far East that a number of countries, including the United States and China, are ready to support efforts to reach a peaceful settlement, noting that US President Donald Trump is “ready to work constructively and Read more…

The dollar surpasses 220,000 tomans… The Iranian currency plunges to a new historic low.

The dollar surpasses 220,000 tomans… The Iranian currency plunges to a new historic low.

2026-09-02

Shafaq News – Tehran
On Wednesday, the Iranian currency continued its collapse against foreign currencies, recording a new record low, with the price of the US dollar exceeding the 220,000 toman mark in the free market, at a time when the upward wave extended to gold and other major currencies.

According to market data, the dollar reached about 220,000 tomans, after having exceeded the level of 210,000 tomans just two days ago, reflecting the accelerating pace of the decline Read more…

Washington: Tuesday’s attacks targeted 100 Iranian targets, including two oil tankers for the first time.

Washington: Tuesday’s attacks targeted 100 Iranian targets, including two oil tankers for the first time.

2026-09-02

Shafaq News – Washington
American media revealed on Wednesday that the United States has begun implementing a new military policy against Iran based on the principle of “tanker for tanker,” after the US military targeted two Iranian government oil tankers for the first time in response to attacks targeting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Axios quoted US officials as saying that US forces targeted the two tankers during a wave of strikes carried out on Read more…

US Treasury Secretary: We will sever Iran’s ties with the world and target anyone who deals with it.

US Treasury Secretary: We will sever Iran’s ties with the world and target anyone who deals with it.

2026-09-02

Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent confirmed on Wednesday that the United States is proceeding with tightening sanctions on Iran, vowing to target any entity that deals with or supports the Iranian regime.

In remarks to Fox News, Bessent said his message to everyone is to “stay away from Iran,” stressing that the United States “will cut off every link that connects the Iranian regime to the world” and will target any entity that deals with it. Read more…

US Treasury Secretary: The Strait of Hormuz will be “worthless” within two years

US Treasury Secretary: The Strait of Hormuz will be “worthless” within two years

2026-09-01

Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent said on Tuesday that the importance of the Strait of Hormuz will decline within two years, as reliance on oil pipelines expands, amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran in recent days.

“In two years, Hormuz will be a worthless waterway,” said Bessent during a panel discussion on the sidelines of the G20 meetings in North Carolina, adding that Iran is trying to use the strait “as a choke point.” Read more…