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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Former FBI agent: 'No one should be surprised that Iran wants to kill the president'
Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, reacted on Thursday to new reporting of a planned Iranian attack on President Trump’s life. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Israel shared intelligence with the U.S. that reportedly revealed a new attempt from Iran to assassinate Trump amid renewed military operations between...
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The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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All Israel News
· Jul 10, 2026
WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all
WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all
BRICS News
· Jul 4, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump says US has no intention of killing Iranian leadership.
JUST IN: President Trump says US has no intention of killing Iranian leadership.@BRICSNews
Powerline
· Jul 11, 2026
Iranian Assassination Attempt?
President Trump says the Iranian government may try to assassinate him: “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!” Trump wrote on Truth
Disclose.tv
· Jul 10, 2026
[Media] NEW - Trump gives military orders, that if Iran assassinates him, to "just litera [...]
NEW - Trump gives military orders, that if Iran assassinates him, to just literally bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/hyupuxcdg7/@disclosetvDisclose.tvTrump says he's 'left instructions' should Iran assassinate himBreaking news from around the world.
Off The Press
· Jun 30, 2026
‘Revenge is Certain’
Iranian Clerics Urge Trump, Netanyahu Assassinations...Click to read more
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