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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. 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 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. 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, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Explosions Reported Across Southern Iran Amid Escalating Hormuz Tensions
TEHRAN, July 11: Multiple explosions were reported across southern Iran on Saturday as tensions intensified following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and reports of attacks on...
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Hananya Naftali
· Jul 9, 2026
[Photo] Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.
Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.
Intel Slava
· Jul 11, 2026
🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.
— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.@IntelSlava
Sky News Australia
· Jul 9, 2026
Massive explosions heard across Iran as fears of wider war grow
Explosions have reportedly been heard in multiple cities across Iran, according to Iranian state media. The United States has not yet confirmed whether it was behind the latest strikes, as fears mount the escalating tit-for-tat attacks could reignite a broader conflict in the Middle East. The reported blasts come after Iran targeted US military bases following dozens of American strikes on sites across Iran.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 7, 2026
Explosions Reported in Southern Iran Hours After US Warning Over Hormuz Attacks
TEHRAN, Jul 8: Multiple explosions were reported in southern Iran early Wednesday, just hours after the United States warned Tehran it would face consequences over recent attacks o...
Hindustan Times
· Jul 11, 2026
US-Iran war LIVE: Explosions heard near Tehran; Iran's Araghchi arrives in Oman for Hormuz talks
US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian state media reported on Saturday that an explosion was heard in eastern Tehran province. The cause is still unclear. Meanwhile, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Oman's Muscat for talks.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 28, 2026
Explosions in Sirik and Qeshm in Southern Iran
Explosions in Sirik and Qeshm in Southern Iran
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Related coverage for "Explosions Reported Across Southern Iran Amid Escalating Hormuz Tensions": Hananya Naftali — [Photo] Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.. Intel Slava — 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.. Sky News Australia — Massive explosions heard across Iran as fears of wider war grow. Arab Times Online — Explosions Reported in Southern Iran Hours After US Warning Over Hormuz Attacks. Hindustan Times — US-Iran war LIVE: Explosions heard near Tehran; Iran's Araghchi arrives in Oman for Hormuz talks. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Explosions in Sirik and Qeshm in Southern Iran