Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1927, Simone Veil, French lawyer and politician, President of the European Parliament (died 2017) was born. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. 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, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

EU Aviation Watchdog Keeps Iran, Iraq Airspace Off Limits Until End of August

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July 8, 2026

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EU Aviation Watchdog Keeps Iran, Iraq Airspace Off Limits Until End of August

BRUSSELS, July 8: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its recommendation advising airlines not to operate in the airspace of Iran and Iraq until Aug. 31,...

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Al-Monitor

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· Jun 24, 2026

Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal, EU agency warns

June 24 (Reuters) - Airlines should continue to avoid the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region despite the framework deal between Washington and Tehran, because violations remained possible, the EU aviation safety agency EASA said.EASA said on Wednesday it was extending its conflict-zone advisory for the region until July 1. Short-term violations of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire remain possible, in particular in and around the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring airspace, the agency said.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 1, 2026

EU Aviation Agency Extends Warning Against Flights Over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon

BRUSSELS, July 1: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised airlines to continue avoiding airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, warning of ongoing uncertainty su...

AzerNews

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· Jul 8, 2026

EASA tells airlines to avoid Iran, Iraq, Lebanon airspace

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) instructed airlines operating in the Middle East to avoid airspace over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon, citing renewed regional tensions, AzerNEWS reports.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 1, 2026

🇪🇺🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇶🇱🇧⚡️ — EASA advises airlines to avoid Iraq and Lebanon airspace➡️ The European Union [...]

— EASA advises airlines to avoid Iraq and Lebanon airspace The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has warned commercial airlines against flight routes over Iraq and Lebanon due to uncertainty around the US-Iran ceasefire and the risk of sudden escalation, Middle East Eye reports. The agency's conflict-zone advisory for the region has been extended until July 8. EASA has called on carriers to exercise heightened caution across the wider Middle East.@IntelSlava

Emirates 24/7

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· Jun 24, 2026

Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal: EU agency

Airlines should continue ​to avoid the airspace over ‌Iran, ​Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region despite the framework deal between Washington and Tehran, because violations remained possible, the EU aviation safety agency EASA said.EASA said ‌on Wednesday it was extending its conflict-zone advisory for ‌the region until July 1.Short-term ‌violations of the U.S.-Iran ‌ceasefire remain possible, ‌in particular in and around ​the Strait ‌of ​Hormuz and neighbouring airspace, the agency said.The agency also flagged the fragile ​ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, creating the potential for military activity impacting the airspace of Lebanon.EASA said all operators must exercise caution and take potential risks into account when ‌operating in the region.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran imposes strict restrictions during Khamenei's funeral: What to expect

ALBAWABA - Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced on Wednesday sweeping restrictions on air traffic in Tehran, coinciding with the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and the suspension of official working hours in the capital...

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 24, 2026

Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran, EU agency warns

Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran, EU agency warns Airlines should continue to avoid the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region despite the framework deal between Washington and Tehran, because violations remained possible, the EU aviation safety agency EASA said. EASA said on Wednesday it was extending its conflict-zone advisory for the region until July 1. Short-term violations of the US-Iran ceasefire remain possible, in particular in and around the Strait of Hormuz and neighbouring airspace, the agency said. The agency also flagged the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, creating the potential for military activity impacting the airspace of Lebanon. EASA said all operators must exercise caution and take potential risks into account when operating within the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 24, 2026

Seven European Countries Call for Immediate End to Violence in Sudan's El Obeid

Berlin, June 24 (QNA) - Germany, along with six other European countries, warned of an imminent escalation in the Sudanese city of El Obeid, calling on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to halt its attack immediately, allow civilians to leave safely, and ensure rapid, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 26, 2026

IAEA chief pushes for access to Iran despite Tehran’s limits on nuclear sites

IAEA chief said the current US-Iran deal requires access for UN nuclear inspectors, though Tehran insists that key sites will remain off-limits until a final deal is reached.

Riyadh Xpress

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· Mar 31, 2026

Flynas Extends Flight Suspensions to Multiple Destinations

Flynas Extends Flight Suspensions Flynas extends flight suspensions and informs its valued guests that ongoing airspace closures in certain international destinations, due to the current regional situation, require an extension of suspended flights to and from the following destinations: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, and Syria. The suspension will remain in effect [] The post Flynas Extends Flight Suspensions to Multiple Destinations appeared first on Riyadh Xpress.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Turkish AEW&C aircraft to fly 60-hour mission for NATO summit security

Peace Eagle aircraft to conduct 11 uninterrupted sorties to monitor Turkish airspace, provide early warning during NATO summit in Ankara

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 26, 2026

US-Iran MoU Grants Access to Tehran’s Nuclear Sites

The interim US-Iran peace accord gives inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog access to Iran, the agency’s chief Rafael Grossi says, after Tehran indicated that key sites would remain off-limits until a final deal with Washington is reached and sanctions are lifted.

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Unclaimed airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them

A series of unclaimed 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 di...

Iran Herald

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· Jul 1, 2026

"Talk of IAEA inspectors' access to bombed sites is false": Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf

Tehran [Iran], July 2 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Iran will not allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to access bombed nuclear sites, saying the restriction is mandated by a law passed by parliament and the Supreme National Security Council.'Talk of IAEA inspectors' access to bombed sites is false,' Ghalibaf said during a televised interview

The Tribune

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· Jul 1, 2026

“Talk of IAEA inspectors’ access to bombed sites is false”: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Iran will not allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to access bombed nuclear sites, saying the restriction is mandated by a law passed by parliament and the Supreme National Security Council.

Haaretz

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· Jun 25, 2026

Israel's El Al suspends flights to Moscow amid Ukrainian drone strikes

While El Al did not provide a specific reason for suspending its flights to the Russian capital, there has been a significant increase in drone attacks on Moscow, carried out by Ukraine, in recent weeks

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iranian Civil Aviation: Air Navigation Continues Despite Enemy's Disruptive Attempts

Iranian Civil Aviation: Air Navigation Continues Despite Enemy's Disruptive Attempts

The Economic Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump: IAEA to inspect Iran sites at right time

Trump: IAEA to inspect Iran sites at right time

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 24, 2026

IAEA confirms its inspectors will visit Iranian nuclear sites

IAEA: INSPECTIONS ‘GOING TO HAPPEN’: A day after a spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry insisted “Iran has no plans to allow IAEA inspectors to enter nuclear sites that were damaged during the war,” Rafael Grossi, director general of International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that inspections were “going to happen.” “I can understand political statements, they []

Financial Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

China grounds light aircraft after Beijing tower crash

Flight operators say authorities issued indefinite nationwide airspace controls

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

IAEA expects Iran visit, says inspections are of course needed

IAEA expects Iran visit, says inspections are of course needed

Vision Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Beijing Plane Crash Sends Shockwaves Through China’s ‘Low-Altitude Economy’

While authorities continue investigating the incident, flight restrictions imposed across parts of the country's general aviation sector have already begun disrupting operators and fueling concerns over tighter regulation in China

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 9, 2026

Air raid sirens in Bahrain after uneasy night of US-Iran strikes

After a tense night of overnight US-led strikes on Iran, air raid alerts sounded across Gulf states.

NBC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump Says Ceasefire is ‘Over’ After US and Iran Exchange Strikes

The United States and Iran exchanged dozens of new attacks across the Middle East. Speaking at a NATO summit in Turkey, President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is “over” and is casting doubt on the future of the interim deal to end the war. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Yemen military: Saudi Arabia must bear consequences of aggression on Sanaa airport

SANAAA, July 13 (YPA) – The Sanaa-based Yemeni armed forces’ spokesman, Brig. Gen. Yahya Sarie, declared on Monday that the Saudi aggressive airstrikes targeting Sanaa International Airport “will not go unanswered and will be met with punishment.” In a brief military statement, the spokesman said the Saudi fighter jets had carried out a blatant and []

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.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Has Legally Barred the IAEA From the Bombed Sites. That Is Not a Negotiating Position.

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf confirmed on July 2 that IAEA inspectors may only access two facilities — Bushehr and the Tehran reactor — not the bombed sites. That restriction is a function of Iranian domestic law and a Supreme National Security Council resolution, not a bargaining position.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 22, 2026

North Carolina man sentenced to eight years for attempting to join ISIS

It cannot be overstated that ISIS continues to pose a threat to U.S. interests, both domestically and abroad, said Reid Davis, the FBI Special Agent in Charge in North Carolina.

RAPPLER

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· Jul 9, 2026

US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

The latest round of attacks, which the US says was due to the assault on three cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, comes hours after President Trump said he believed an interim ceasefire with Iran to be 'over'

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ghana vs England: FBI warns supporters, list of restrictions to be adhered to

FBI warns World Cup fans and drone operators to respect Temporary Flight Restrictions near venues. Violations are a federal offence amid heightened security.

Assahifa

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mystery airstrikes hit Iran after U.S. declares end to strike campaign

A series of unexplained airstrikes struck multiple locations across Iran on Thursday, shortly after the United States announced it had concluded its latest military campaign, raising fresh questions over who may still be targeting the Islamic Republic, according to the Associated Press. The strikes reportedly occurred as Iran prepared to hold funeral ceremonies for late ...

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran Deal Grants Nuclear Inspectors Access, IAEA Says

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the interim United States Iran peace agreement requires Iran to allow U.N. nuclear inspectors access to its facilities, despite earlier comments from Iranian officials suggesting inspections would remain restricted until a final agreement is reached. The issue is a key part of ongoing negotiations aimed [] The post Iran Deal Grants Nuclear Inspectors Access, IAEA Says appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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.

Investing.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

Form 144 DELTA AIR LINES For: 25 June

Form 144 DELTA AIR LINES For: 25 June

TASS

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· Jul 13, 2026

NATO airborne early warning aircraft circling over Gulf of Riga

The aircraft took off from an airfield in Siauliai

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