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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. 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 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. 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, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Can Iran Be Asked to Give Up Missiles?
"What about ISRAEL?" Military Expert Murat Aslan questions why Israel's military capabilities are often excluded from discussions about regional security and deterrence.
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Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran says not seeking nuclear weapon
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated on Sunday that Tehran is prepared to offer assurances that it is not pursuing a nuclear weapon, while underscoring that Iran will not give up its right to enrich uranium. “What the United States wants is for Iran not to build an atomic bomb. This is nothing new, and we [] The post Iran says not seeking nuclear weapon appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Politizoom
· Jun 30, 2026
Are You Serious? Iran Says They Have To Get A Bomb (Hearsay)
Yep. Wonderful. Supposedly, Iran has said they no longer have a choice and must develop a nuclear bomb. Now, before you jump on me, this has yet to be confirmed as true. If and until that point, it’s something to be taken under consideration. If this back-and-forth continues between Iran and America, if it intensifies,
TASS
· Jul 5, 2026
Netanyahu sees no disagreements between US and Israel, including on Iran
The Jewish state and Washington want to see Iran give up its nuclear weapons program, the Israeli prime minister said
BRICS News
· Jun 21, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian President Pezeshkian says Iran will not give up its "right [...]
JUST IN: Iranian President Pezeshkian says Iran will not give up its right to enrichment and the US will be forced to accept it.@BRICSNews
Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran contradicts Vance, says nuclear inspectors will not be allowed in country
Iran has denied a claim by Vice-President JD Vance that it will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, after the first round of talks between Washington and Tehran to reach a final deal to end the war. Following negotiations in Switzerland, Vance said discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could be happening []...Click to read more
Al-Monitor
· Jun 26, 2026
UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification
The UN's nuclear chief said Friday that Iran's pledge not to build a nuclear weapon would need very strong verification, as the United States and the Islamic republic negotiate a permanent settlement to end their war.Iran's nuclear programme is a key sticking point in talks to end the Middle East war, which began in late February with a massive US-Israeli campaign of strikes.Iran and the US last week signed a preliminary deal to end the conflict, embarking on negotiations expected to address a host of disputes including the nuclear programme.
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Related coverage for "Can Iran Be Asked to Give Up Missiles?": Egyptian Gazette — Iran says not seeking nuclear weapon . Politizoom — Are You Serious? Iran Says They Have To Get A Bomb (Hearsay). TASS — Netanyahu sees no disagreements between US and Israel, including on Iran. BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian President Pezeshkian says Iran will not give up its "right [...]. Off The Press — Iran contradicts Vance, says nuclear inspectors will not be allowed in country. Al-Monitor — UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification