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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1957, Prince Karim Husseini Aga Khan IV inherits the office of Imamat as the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismai'li worldwide, after the death of Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah Aga Khan III. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Cost of Iran war grows, as Trump throws its end into question
The cost of America’s military operations against Iran is steadily growing, with continued escalations over the Strait of Hormuz this week as President Trump threatens to blow up negotiations and return to all-out war. The immediate cost of military actions in the Middle East will run the government tens of billions of dollars, but the...
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Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump, Vance Tout Iran Deal as Payday for US Farmers, but Iran Denies It
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And, in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars’ worth of Iranian assets would make their []...Click to read more
Coffman Chronicle
· Jun 25, 2026
U.S. Farmers Say Iran Peace Deal Comes Too Late After Years of Financial Pressure
American farmers who have endured years of weak commodity prices, trade disruptions, and rising production costs say a possible end to fighting involving Iran may provide some relief, but not enough to reverse deep financial losses already built into this year’s growing season.
World Israel News
· Jun 28, 2026
Trump threatens to destroy Islamic Republic if Iran continues attacks
President Trump says US may have to 'complete the job' in Iran, warning that a new American campaign there will mark the end of the Islamic Republic. The post Trump threatens to destroy Islamic Republic if Iran continues attacks appeared first on World Israel News.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 6, 2026
Voters Hit Trump With Humiliating Verdict on His War
Evan Vucci / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump has been dealt a fresh political blow after a new poll found a clear majority of Americans do not think his war on Iran has been worth it.The latest nationwide Financial Times/Focaldata survey, conducted June 26-30 among 1,795 registered voters, suggests Americans remain deeply unconvinced by the conflict’s outcome. Nearly six in 10 voters (58 percent) said the war was not worth the cost, while 44 percent believed it had weakened the United States’ position against Iran. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Wall Street Journal
· Jul 7, 2026
IRGC Fires Missiles at Ships in Strait of Hormuz
The attacks could complicate negotiations to end the U.S. war with Iran.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
US-Iran skirmishes are the new norm
The latest, continuing skirmish between the United States and Iran will be the new norm. Neither country wants a return to war, given that war is highly unlikely to lead to a decisive result in either direction. But Iran’s regional ambitions and anti-Americanism will drive it to keep testing American patience. In turn, President Donald []
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Related coverage for "Cost of Iran war grows, as Trump throws its end into question ": Off The Press — Trump, Vance Tout Iran Deal as Payday for US Farmers, but Iran Denies It. Coffman Chronicle — U.S. Farmers Say Iran Peace Deal Comes Too Late After Years of Financial Pressure. World Israel News — Trump threatens to destroy Islamic Republic if Iran continues attacks. The Daily Beast — Voters Hit Trump With Humiliating Verdict on His War. Wall Street Journal — IRGC Fires Missiles at Ships in Strait of Hormuz. Washington Examiner — US-Iran skirmishes are the new norm