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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

[Video] Iranian state media report an American strike near the Bushehr nuclear power plant.Why near?

Hananya Naftali

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July 9, 2026

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[Video] Iranian state media report an American strike near the Bushehr nuclear power plant.Why near?

Iranian state media report an American strike near the Bushehr nuclear power plant.Why near? ON TOP OF IT!!!

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BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] JUST IN: 🇮🇷 🇺🇸 Aftermath of US strikes in Bushehr, Iran.

JUST IN: Aftermath of US strikes in Bushehr, Iran.@BRICSNews

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE: Explosions heard near Tehran; Iran's Araghchi arrives in Oman for Hormuz talks

US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian state media reported on Saturday that an explosion was heard in eastern Tehran province. The cause is still unclear. Meanwhile, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Oman's Muscat for talks.

India TV News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran alleges US strikes on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant as peace treaty goes for a toss

With tensions yet again escalating in the Middle East after the United States (US) launched fresh attacks on Iran, the Islamic Republic has claimed that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was targeted the American forces on Thursday; although Washington has not acknowledged the strikes yet.

Disclose.tv

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Video] JUST IN - CENTCOM posts a video of tonight’s U.S.

JUST IN - CENTCOM posts a video of tonight’s U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, that were conducted in response to Iran's drone attack on M/T Kiku.Source: https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2071029590932258941/video/1?s=46@disclosetv

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iranian Media Reports Wider US Strikes Across Southern, Western Iran

TEHRAN, July 13: Iranian media reported early Monday that the latest wave of US strikes targeted a broader range of locations across southern and western Iran than in previous days...

Ariana News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf

The post Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 12, 2026

BREAKING: Iran Reports Attacks on Qeshm Island as Kuwait Border Sites Hit and Power Grid Damaged |

Iran has reported attacks on Qeshm Island, while damage has also been reported at sites near Kuwait’s border and to power infrastructure. The developments come amid heightened tensions across the Gulf region, raising concerns over regional security, energy infrastructure, and the risk of further escalation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #qeshmisland #kuwait #gulfcrisis #middleeast #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Photo] Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.

Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Lapan tentera Iran maut serangan AS

TEHERAN: Serangan terbaharu Amerika Syarikat (AS) ke atas selatan Iran mengorbankan lapan anggota tentera, menurut televisyen negara Iran pada Rabu. “Susulan pencerobohan jenayah yang dilakukan pagi ini oleh tentera pengganas Amerika terhadap beberapa kawasan di selatan Iran, lapan anggota berani pasukan udara dan tentera laut Angkatan Tentera Republik Islam Iran di Bandar Abbas (selatan) dan ... Read more The post Lapan tentera Iran maut serangan AS appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Massive explosions heard across Iran as fears of wider war grow

Explosions have reportedly been heard in multiple cities across Iran, according to Iranian state media. The United States has not yet confirmed whether it was behind the latest strikes, as fears mount the escalating tit-for-tat attacks could reignite a broader conflict in the Middle East. The reported blasts come after Iran targeted US military bases following dozens of American strikes on sites across Iran.

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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NBC News

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· Jun 27, 2026

U.S. military releases video of new Iran strike

New video released by the U.S. military shows the most recent strikes in Iran, what CENTCOM calls a “powerful response” to an Iranian attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Elise Preston reports.

China Global Television Network

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· Jul 9, 2026

Perimeter of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant hit by US projectile

Perimeter of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant hit by US projectile

9 News Australia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closed once again | 9 News Australia

The US has unleashed another powerful round of strikes on Iran, with Tehran responding by targeting multiple US-linked sites across the Middle East. | Subscribe and đź””: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6 FOLLOW 9News Australia â–ş Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ â–ş Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS â–ş Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

Euronews

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies

Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 11, 2026

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.

— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.@IntelSlava

MeidasTouch

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: US STRIKES IRAN AGAIN…WAR UPDATES 7/7/26

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Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 28, 2026

US Military Conducts Strikes Against Iranian Targets

Footage released by the US military shows multiple strikes on Iranian military targets at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz, in response to “continued Iranian aggression.” #US #Iran

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Targeted by US Missile

Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Targeted by US Missile

NDTV

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Begging For Deal': Trump Shares Video Of '20 Times' Bigger Strikes On Iran

Iran state media reported explosions in multiple locations along the southern Iranian coast, including Bushehr, home to Iran's nuclear power plant complex, and the southern port cities of Chabahar,...

Iran Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran tells Gulf states not to serve as 'arenas' for US attacks

Tehran has maintained that its strikes against American bases in the region are strictly defensive Iran has warned that Arab states in the Middle East are legitimate targets for retaliatory strikes because they host US military bases. The US continued striking targets in Iran early on Monday local time, marking

MS NOW

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says no U.N. inspectors scheduled to visit bombed nuclear sites

Esmail Baghaei made the comment to journalists at a news conference in Tehran, Iran’s capital. The post Iran’s Foreign Ministry says no U.N. inspectors scheduled to visit bombed nuclear sites appeared first on MS NOW.

Associated Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

US launches airstrikes on Iran after a ship was hit in Strait of Hormuz

The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning. The U.S. military’s Central Command said it hit some 140 targets in the strikes, far more than the last two rounds. Jon Gambrell from The Associated Press explains. #iran #usa #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Nowlebanon

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· Jul 13, 2026

Renewed US-Iran strikes raise fears of wider regional escalation

Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates. Photo by- [] The post Renewed US-Iran strikes raise fears of wider regional escalation appeared first on Nowlebanon.

Tehran Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

US bombs MoU

TEHRAN – Iran carried out fresh attacks against U.S. military installations in the region on Friday night in response to earlier American strikes on Iran’s southern territories, attacks that have further raised doubts about Washington’s genuine commitment to peace and whether a final agreement with the Trump administration remains feasible.

Sputnik

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· Jul 12, 2026

US, Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes After Hormuz Strait Closure

The United States attacked approximately 140 targets in Iran as part of its third wave of strikes this week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. In response to US attacks in the south of the country, Iran struck a number of US military facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, Press TV reported.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 10, 2026

Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks

A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hit areas across southern Iran. The country’s theocracy hasn’t directly [] The post Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

US Central Command releases video footage of strikes on Iran military targets

U.S. Central Command released video on Saturday that shows the latest US military strikes on Iran. The video reportedly shows the U.S. striking 10 Iranian military targets at “multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz.”...Click to read more

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