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International Maritime Organization: There is no legal basis for imposing fees for crossing any strait.

International Maritime Organization: There is no legal basis for imposing fees for crossing any strait.

2026-07-13

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) confirmed on Monday its opposition to imposing fees for crossing any strait used for international navigation.

A spokesperson for the International Maritime Organization said: “There is no legal basis for imposing mandatory fees for crossing any strait.”

The organization continued: “We are waiting for more details regarding Trump’s statement that he will impose a 20% tariff on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz.” Read more…

Trump announces the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran.

Trump announces the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran.

2026-07-13

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran.

Trump said in a post on the “Thorth Surreal” platform, “The Strait of Hormuz is open, and will remain open, whether Iran enters or not. We are reimposing the Iranian blockade, which is so named because it only prevents Iranian ships or their proxies from entering or leaving.”

He added, “All other countries will enjoy fair and open use of the Strait. The United States will henceforth Read more…

Gold falls to $4068

Gold falls to $4068

7-13-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Gold prices declined in global markets on Monday amid growing expectations of continued US monetary tightening to combat inflation and rising global energy prices. Spot gold fell 1.2% to $4,068.91 an ounce in Singapore trading, after posting weekly losses of 1.4%, with prices falling as low as $4,060 an ounce during the session.
Investors focused on the impact of rising energy prices on inflation and what might prompt the US Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates for a longer period, a factor that typically puts Read more…

The headquarters of “Khatam al-Anbiya” responds to Trump: No passage through the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission.

The headquarters of “Khatam al-Anbiya” responds to Trump: No passage through the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission.

2026-07-13

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters responded on Monday to threats by US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that passage through the strait is “prohibited” without Iran’s permission.

The Iranian news agency Fars quoted the spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters as saying that “Iran will not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz in any way.” Read more…

Trump: We will be guardians of the Strait of Hormuz and we will charge fees for it (Update)

Trump: We will be guardians of the Strait of Hormuz and we will charge fees for it (Update)

2026-07-13

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States would take control of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that his country would impose fees in exchange for guarding the strategic waterway.

Trump said, in remarks reported by Fox News, that “the United States will be the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz.”

Trump described Iran as “a bunch of bad people,” in a reference to the continuing tension between Washington and Tehran over maritime security in the Gulf. Read more…

Tehran: The memorandum of understanding with Washington has “ended”.

Tehran: The memorandum of understanding with Washington has “ended”.

2026-07-13

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman and negotiating team member Ismail Baghaei confirmed on Monday that the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States “has practically ended,” while stressing that all American bases in the region are now within Iran’s “target bank.”

Baqaei opened his weekly press conference by greeting the Iraqi people for their participation in the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, noting that “Tehran takes into consideration and puts on its agenda the popular demands in Iran calling for revenge for Khamenei’s blood.” Read more…

Boroujerdi: Revenge against Trump and Netanyahu is inevitable

Boroujerdi: Revenge against Trump and Netanyahu is inevitable

7-12-2026

The Information Agency/Follow-up…
Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian Parliament, affirmed that “avenging the blood of the late leader Ali Khamenei and the martyrs is an inevitable duty.”
Boroujerdi stated in a statement followed by the Information Agency, “Trump, Netanyahu, and their executive agents should expect, at any moment, an act of revenge at the hands of the free people of the world.”
He added, “No place in the world, not even the White House, will be safe for Read more…

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz is open

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz is open

2026-07-12

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping, after Iran claimed to have closed the waterway.

Trump wrote in a brief post on the Truth Social platform that “the Strait of Hormuz is open,” adding that “the United States has dealt severe blows to Iran,” referring to the recent strikes carried out by US forces.

The US Central Command announced earlier on Sunday that more than 140 ships had passed through the Strait Read more…

He was a staunch supporter of the 2003 Iraq War… Death of American Republican hawk Lindsey Graham

He was a staunch supporter of the 2003 Iraq War… Death of American Republican hawk Lindsey Graham

2026-07-12

Shafaq News – Washington
American media outlets announced on Sunday the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham at the age of 71, following a “sudden and sudden health crisis”.

A distinguished career and a military background

Lindsey Graham was born in July 1955 in South Carolina. He studied law before joining the military as a prosecutor and legal advisor in the U.S. Air Force, where he served on several fronts, including the 1991 Gulf War against Iraq. He retired as a colonel in the reserves in 2015. Read more…

New Iranian targeting of Bahrain, UAE and Jordan: “Only material damage”

New Iranian targeting of Bahrain, UAE and Jordan: “Only material damage”

2026-07-12

Shafaq News – Jordan/UAE/Bahrain
Jordan announced on Sunday that three missiles coming from Iranian territory had fallen in a number of locations within the kingdom. While the UAE confirmed that the detected missile threats were outside the country’s borders, Bahrain indicated that the sirens had sounded again.

The Jordanian news agency Petra quoted an official in the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces as saying that the missiles that fell in the country did not result in any human casualties, Read more…

Qatar threatens Iran with “retaliation” and suspends maritime navigation.

Qatar threatens Iran with “retaliation” and suspends maritime navigation.

2026-07-12

Shafaq News – Doha
On Sunday, Qatar threatened to retaliate against Iranian attacks and ordered a halt to maritime navigation.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “We condemn in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian attacks on our territory and on a number of sister countries.”

She added: “We reserve our full right to respond in accordance with international law and the UN Charter and to Read more…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard decides to close the Strait of Hormuz until further notice

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard decides to close the Strait of Hormuz until further notice

7-12-2026

On Sunday, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard decided to close the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.

The Revolutionary Guard said in a statement that “foreign interference in determining the routes of ships within the Strait of Hormuz will lead to decisive measures,” noting that several ships ignored warnings and tried to sail in an unauthorized route, despite its demand that they correct their course and adhere to the approved route.

He added that “one of the ships, which endangered maritime security after disabling its systems, was subjected to Read more…

The Guardian: Europe may capitulate to Iran and pay tolls to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

The Guardian: Europe may capitulate to Iran and pay tolls to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

7-12-2026

The Guardian reported that European countries do not rule out the possibility of paying fees to ensure the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, if it is voluntary, as the newspaper stated that this European move comes as a step to ensure the safety of navigation in light of regional tensions.

According to the newspaper, European capitals believe that tolls should be voluntary and regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a UN agency. Europe suggests considering the situation in the Strait of Malacca as a model; crossing that waterway does not require tolls, but states and private companies make voluntary Read more…

Lifetime: Zionist settlers detain Democratic Representative Ro Khanna in the West Bank

Lifetime: Zionist settlers detain Democratic Representative Ro Khanna in the West Bank

7-11-2026

Information/Translation…
A report by Lifetime magazine on Saturday revealed that US Democratic Representative Ro Khanna was detained by illegal Israeli settlers during a visit to the occupied West Bank.
The report, translated by the Information Agency, quoted Representative Khanna as saying, “His group’s bus was surrounded by settlers armed with M4 rifles the day before while they were touring a part of the southern West Bank where residents face frequent attacks from illegal settlers.”
Khanna, a progressive legislator from California in the US House of Representatives, added, “We were in a village Read more…

Trump: I will destroy Iran and I have given open orders to the military

Trump: I will destroy Iran and I have given open orders to the military

2026-07-11

Shafaq News – Washington
On Saturday morning, US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with total destruction if it carried out a plot to assassinate him, confirming that he had issued open orders to the military in this regard.

Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: “There are 1,000 missiles loaded and aimed at Iran, and thousands more will follow immediately, if the Iranian government carries out its threat—which it has broadcast around the world—to assassinate or attempt to assassinate Read more…

Washington threatens Tehran with an “unhappy day”… Oman negotiations resume, and the US sets a condition for opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington threatens Tehran with an “unhappy day”… Oman negotiations resume, and the US sets a condition for opening the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-07-11

Shafaq News – Follow-ups
ABC News, citing US officials, revealed that negotiations between the United States and Iran resumed on Saturday in Oman, amid firm US conditions and pressures related to the security of international navigation in the region.

The network quoted officials as saying that “the United States is demanding that Iran issue an official and public statement confirming that all routes through the Strait of Hormuz are fully open, and pledging to end the targeting of ships Read more…

Trump: We have clearly informed Iran that the ceasefire is over.

Trump: We have clearly informed Iran that the ceasefire is over.

2026-07-10

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday afternoon that he had agreed to Iran’s request to continue “talks”.

Trump added in a post on the Truth Social platform, which was monitored by Shafaq News Agency: “But the United States informed them in no uncertain terms that the ceasefire has ended.”

Reuters quoted a source it described as well-informed as saying on Friday that Qatari negotiators were in Tehran Read more…

The International Maritime Organization calls for non-recognition of Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The International Maritime Organization calls for non-recognition of Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-07-10

Shafaq News – London
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Friday called on member states not to recognize Iran’s practices in the Strait of Hormuz.

The organization stated in a statement that Iran’s decisions regarding the Strait of Hormuz are unilateral and unacceptable.

The International Maritime Organization condemned Iran’s creation of an “independent entity” to control navigation Read more…

An Iranian official threatens to burn oil wells in Gulf countries.

An Iranian official threatens to burn oil wells in Gulf countries.

2026-07-10

Shafaq News – Tehran
Ezzatollah Zarghami, a member of Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace, threatened on Thursday to target oil wells in the Gulf states if the US strikes on his country continue.

Zarghami said in a post on the “ X ” platform: “If the attacks continue, tell the Gulf states to close their oil wells, otherwise Iran will burn them.”

He added that “a strike against Iran is a strike against all energy and economic equations in the world.” Read more…

US report: Tel Aviv provides Washington with information about a new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

US report: Tel Aviv provides Washington with information about a new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

2026-07-10

Shafaq News – Follow-up
An American press report stated that Israeli authorities provided the US administration with intelligence information indicating that Iran is working on a new plan to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

The Wall Street Journal quoted informed sources as saying that the report did not reveal the channel or timing of the exchange of this intelligence information between the Israeli and American sides regarding the details of the Iranian plot.

The newspaper noted in its report that calls to kill Trump had emerged during the funeral ceremonies Read more…