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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. 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 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. 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 2012, Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934) passed away. 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.

BREAKING: Trump Orders Massive Wave of Precision Airstrikes Across Iran 

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July 12, 2026

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BREAKING: Trump Orders Massive Wave of Precision Airstrikes Across Iran 

Acting on direct orders from President Donald Trump, United States Central Command has launched a massive wave of precision airstrikes targeting Iranian military installations in southern Iran to degrade their ability to attack commercial shipping.

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Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Breaking: a series of US airstrikes target several areas of Iran

Breaking: a series of US airstrikes target several areas of Iran

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation

Florida [US], July 9 (ANI): Escalating its military campaign in the Middle East, the United States has launched a fresh wave of precision strikes hitting approximately 90 Iranian military targets, deep inside the Islamic Republic, further intensifying a rapidly expanding regional conflict.According to US military officials, the latest round of aerial assaults specifically pounded key Iranian military assets, inc

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

US Strikes Rain Down As Middle East Skies Errupt

A massive wave of US military airstrikes hit dozens of Iranian military targets for a second consecutive night, extending deep inland as regional conflict spread to multiple borders on Monday. According to reports from Iranian state media, the latest American bombardments expanded well beyond the initial coastal zones bordering the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The [] US Strikes Rain Down As Middle East Skies Errupt

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.

JUST IN: United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.@BRICSNews

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Video] The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets.

The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets. The Islamic Republic is the biggest sponsor of terrorism, and they will not stop until they are stopped. The US is finally standing up to the bullies in Tehran. Finish the job!

Latestly.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Tehran Targets Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait After Fresh US Airstrikes

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth attacks, including a day earlier, have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire.

Vatican News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches new strikes as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz ​

The U.S. conducts a fresh wave of strikes on Iran in response to Iranian forces hitting a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Read all

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

US launches more strikes against Iran as conflict over Hormuz escalates

The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend. Iran responded with attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman – the nation on the other side of the strait that Tehran has pressed to collaborate in managing shipping traffic. The US military said it was seeking “to degrade” Iran’s “ability to attack commercial ships freely...

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. and Iran Trade New Rounds of Attacks in Fight Over Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. conducted multiple waves of strikes on Iranian targets, while Iran fired at commercial vessels in the key waterway.

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes

The United States (US) has carried out airstrikes on targets in Iran, while Tehran has targeted US military positions in the region in response.

Assahifa

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran After Hormuz Ship Attack as Tehran Targets Gulf States

The United States launched extensive airstrikes on Iran early Sunday in retaliation for an Iranian attack on a civilian container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions despite an ongoing ceasefire. Iran responded by firing missiles and drones toward several Middle Eastern countries hosting U.S. military forces, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan. ...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE: IRGC hits airbases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain; US says Tehran doesn't control Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran war LIVE: The US military said it struck dozens of targets at multiple locations across Iran in a fresh wave of attacks. In retaliation, Iran hit US bases in the Gulf.

JFeed

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fire in the Gulf: How a Clash Over the Strait of Hormuz Rewrote the Rules Between Trump and Iran

U.S. airstrikes inside Iran signal a volatile shift in the Middle East, moving the confrontation from nuclear disputes to a direct battle for control over the global trade routes of the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran attacks Gulf states to impose its Hormuz battle lines

Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states are once again on the frontlines of the growing US-Iran confrontation.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 10, 2026

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Videos show explosions across Iran as US launches new airstrikes

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran on Thursday. Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied countries in the Middle East in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal aimed at ending the regional conflict. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump declares ceasefire over, orders retaliatory strikes on Iran

A major American strike operation is currently being carried out across Iran after US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over. Mr Trump posted on Truth Social: “This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse.” Mr Trump arrived in the United Kingdom after a visit to Iran, initially travelling on the old Air Force One before switching to the new aircraft for his return journey. This change has prompted questions about whether it was done for strategic or security reasons.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 9, 2026

Even as ceasefire frays, Trump and Iran shy away from full war

The United States and Iran are escalating their tit-for-tat strikes, posing the biggest threat yet to their framework deal.

Times of India

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· Jun 28, 2026

'Vigilant, lethal and ready': US conducts strikes on 10 Iranian military targets — video

US forces launched strikes on 10 Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian drone attack on a commercial oil tanker. The operation, ordered by President Trump, targeted surveillance, communication, and drone facilities. This escalation occurs despite an interim ceasefire, with Washington warning of further action if hostilities persist.

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

It's a mystery who launched the latest airstrikes against Iran

A series of mysterious airstrikes have hit Iran after the U.S. said it ended its attacks, raising questions about who targeted the Islamic Republic. The strikes on Thursday hit areas across southern Iran as the country prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran hasn't d...

The Tribune

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran strikes targets in Gulf after US hits 90 sites; India urges calm

The US carried out strikes on Iran for the second consecutive day while Tehran retaliated by targeting American bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened to escalate the strikes, raising fears of deepening of the oil crisis as the vital Strait of Hormuz is seeing a low volume of shipping. Iran accused []

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 28, 2026

Why is Article 5 of MoU causing confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran in the Strait of Hormuz After Commercial Vessel Attack

WASHINGTON — The United States has initiated a new wave of military strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the third such operation this week. The retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iran were ordered by the Commander in Chief following an aggressive maneuver by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that targeted a commercial []

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Latest: Trump launches new strikes on Iran after saying ceasefire is over

The U.S. launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire and threatened to escalate the conflict if they didn’t stop. Iran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accused the U.S. of striking [] The post The Latest: Trump launches new strikes on Iran after saying ceasefire is over appeared first on Loonie Politics.

India TV News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran War LIVE Updates: Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait after US launches fresh attacks on Iran

The United States has launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, saying the operation aims to further weaken Tehran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes were carried out in response to alleged Iranian attacks on commercial vessels passing through the strategically important waterway.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 10, 2026

US, Iran exchange fire across Persian Gulf

UAE, July 10: The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting B...

Irish News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens Iran after calls for his killing at Ali Khamenei’s funeral

There have been several days of US airstrikes targeting Iran, as well as Iranian retaliatory fire targeting countries across the Middle East.

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...

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 27, 2026

U.S. renews strikes on Iranian military sites near Strait of Hormuz

ALBAWABA- The United States launched targeted airstrikes on Iranian military positions near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in retaliation for a drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel, marking the latest escalation in the volatile confrontation between Washington and Tehran...

Intel Slava

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· Jul 7, 2026

🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — BREAKING: A new airstrike has targeted Sirik, Iran.

— BREAKING: A new airstrike has targeted Sirik, Iran.

CBC News

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· Jan 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after container ship attack in Strait of Hormuz

Washington, July 12 (SANA) The United States launched a new round of airstrikes against targets in Iran early Sunday, with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) saying the operation was carried out in response to an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said in a statement posted on X that U.S. forces []

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