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 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 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. 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 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, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Has to go much harder’: Trump underestimated Iran
Sky News Defence Analyst Peter Jennings argues Donald Trump underestimated the conflict, warning Iran is forcing the US towards a more costly military campaign involving greater casualties. “I think Trump came into the start of this particular conflict thinking, wow, this military stuff is quite easy,” Mr Jennings told Sky News host James Morrow. “Now Trump realises that to achieve his military goals he’s got to go in much harder and he’s reluctant to do it because that means casualties, that means ground fighting. “I think they’re going to drag it and him along for as long as they possibly can.”
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
‘No slam dunk’: Trump overestimated US ability to pressure Iran
Former Middle East negotiator Aaron David Miller suggests US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran was “poorly conceived,” in which he “overestimated” his own capacities. “Five years, Putin can’t break Ukraine. In five months, Donald Trump can’t break Iran,” Mr Miller told Sky News Australia. “It’s not a slam dunk.”
Al Jazeera
· Jun 21, 2026
The deal with Iran may be imperfect but it is what the American people want
The Iran war has put the US in a difficult position, but Trump has made the most of it.
Tehran Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Trump's Iran war: A $40 billion catastrophe that hurts Americans most
TEHRAN- When Donald Trump last week declared victory in his war against Iran, he painted a picture of American triumph. OIL IS FLOWING, IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON... PRICES ARE DROPPING, he boasted on social media. But a comprehensive CNN analysis of the 100-day conflict reveals a devastating reality that the President's all-caps pronouncements cannot obscure: this was a war that bankrupted American taxpayers, emptied the nation's strategic reserves, and inflicted economic pain on ordinary families—all while killing more than 7,500 civilians in the region.
Daily Mirror
· Jul 8, 2026
US President Donald Trump blasts Iran as 'scum' and warns of more attacks tonight
Iran will be 'hit hard again' tonight, warns furious US President Donald Trump as he brands Tehran 'scum,' declares the Middle East ceasefire is 'over' as the US is now hitting Iran hard
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
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BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
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Related coverage for "‘Has to go much harder’: Trump underestimated Iran": Sky News Australia — ‘No slam dunk’: Trump overestimated US ability to pressure Iran. Al Jazeera — The deal with Iran may be imperfect but it is what the American people want. Tehran Times — Trump's Iran war: A $40 billion catastrophe that hurts Americans most. Daily Mirror — US President Donald Trump blasts Iran as 'scum' and warns of more attacks tonight. The Young Turks — BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says "go ahead, strike.