Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1817, Henry David Thoreau, American essayist, poet, and philosopher (died 1862) was born. In 1857, George E. Ohr, American potter (died 1918) was born. In 1868, Stefan George, German poet and translator (died 1933) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. 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.

George Washington Waged a War of Attrition

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July 12, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

QUESTION: You said the the US is not certain of victory against Iran. Could you explain that view? Sam ANSWER: George Washington did lose more battles than he won early on losing New York was his worst. Nevertheless, his overall record shows he understood that winning the war mattered more than winning every battle. He []

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Le Monde

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· Jul 11, 2026

US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz

The latest strikes, which began at 7:15 pm (2315 GMT) Saturday in Washington, were the third round carried out this week and were taking place at the direction of President Donald Trump, CENTCOM said. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said simply: 'Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay.'

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran school bombing: Is recklessness intent? | Head to Head

Watch @mehdirhasan and Barak Seener debate the US air strike that killed 120 schoolchildren on the first day of the war on Iran. #iran #aljazeeraenglish #news #mehdihasan #iranwar

Haaretz

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· Jun 29, 2026

I spent years fighting my AIPAC-backed congressman. I can't celebrate his defeat

I spent years fighting my AIPAC-backed congressman. I can't celebrate his defeat

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 11, 2026

Live: Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge slain father as Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader ​Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said ​on Saturday that avenging his slain predecessor and father was “the ​demand ‌of the nation” and “must certainly” take place, ‌according to a written message released on his Telegram account. President Donald Trump earlier said the United States would “completely decimate” Iran if it attempted, or succeeded in, []

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader pledges “revenge” for his father’s killing

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that “revenge” must be carried out for the killing of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel. “Revenge is the demand of our nation and must certainly be carried out,” a statement carried by state-linked Fars news agency and attributed to him read. “We pledge The post Iran’s supreme leader pledges “revenge” for his father’s killing appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

‘Now they pay’: US pounds Iran after it attacks container ship

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth comments on the latest strikes on Iran, which came after the Revolutionary Guards fired on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and declared the waterway closed until further notice. “Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay,” Hegseth writes on X. Iranian media reports explosions being heard in several []...Click to read more

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Related coverage for "George Washington Waged a War of Attrition": Le Monde — US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz. Al Jazeera English — Iran school bombing: Is recklessness intent? | Head to Head. Haaretz — I spent years fighting my AIPAC-backed congressman. I can't celebrate his defeat. Ya Libnan — Live: Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge slain father as Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran. Egypt Independent — Iran’s supreme leader pledges “revenge” for his father’s killing. Off The Press — ‘Now they pay’: US pounds Iran after it attacks container ship