Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Arab Newspaper: Iran Achieved a Decisive Victory in the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States
The Qatari website Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed, in an analysis titled Iran's Victory in the Memorandum of Understanding, wrote that Iran had the upper hand in drafting this 14-article agreement, and that the United States' commitments in this memorandum are three times those of Iran.
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
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Al-Monitor
· Jul 6, 2026
Analysis-Khamenei funeral signals Iran's defiance and new regional order
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· Jun 25, 2026
US attempting to reassure Gulf allies about Iran deal
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
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