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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1909, Souphanouvong, 1st President of Laos (died 1995) was born. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. 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 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Hostages to escalation? Gulf nations caught between Tehran and Washington | DW News

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Weeks after a brief de-escalation, Iran and the US are once again locked in confrontation. As missiles and drones cross the Gulf, what are the implications for regional security and stability? DW’s Pablo Foley Elias spoke with Middle East and Africa analyst Megan Sutcliffe from private intelligence firm Sibylline. #iran #us #iranwar #straitofhormuz #gulf #dwnews 00:00 Gulf states targeted as US and Iran trade strikes 01:58 Megan Sutcliffe, Middle East Analyst, Sibylline 06:07 Are the Gulf states hostages in the conflict between Iran and the US? 10:17 How much has the recent escalation hurt Iran–Gulf ties? 14:45 Can Oman still play a mediating role? 20:01 How severely is the conflict harming the Gulf states' economies? 23:11 Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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9 News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iran-U.S. talks wrap up in Switzerland | 9 News Australia

The US have wrapped up a "very very good day" of negotiations with Iran, discussing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and "deconfliction" for the regional ceasefire. | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6 FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Selat Hormuz masih belum aman

TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Ariana News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf

The post Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 2, 2026

'We hit them hard, but we're getting along': Trump claims progress has been made in Iran talks

Since the US-Iran deal was signed last month, the sides have exchanged fire in the Gulf, underscoring the difficulty of turning the initial truce into a lasting settlement.

DawnNews English

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· Jun 27, 2026

US-Iran Ceasefire in Crisis After Military Strikes and Hormuz Attack | Dawn News English

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire came under renewed pressure after both countries exchanged military strikes following an attack on a commercial cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz. #iran #usa #trump #straitofhormuz #middleeast #breakingnews #worldnews #israel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

DW News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Why is Iran targeting ships again? | DW News

Just weeks after Washington and Tehran agreed to a ceasefire, ships are under attack again. The aim is to show that if Iran faces pressure, the global economy may feel it too. How much leverage does Tehran really have over Washington, and could the strategy ultimately backfire? #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

CNN

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran & US trade strikes, officials fear deal collapse: Sources

Iran and US military forces traded attacks on Friday. This escalation occurring one day after Tehran’s attack against a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Central Command. “US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites,” CENTCOM said. “The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire.” 0:00 Attacks escalating quickly 2:43 The mood at the White House 3:50 How bad is the situation? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Iran #News

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran’s ‘new nuclear weapon’: Weaponised geography in Strait of Hormuz

Former Middle East negotiator Aaron David Miller says the terms of the US peace talks with Iran are going to be “incredibly difficult” to negotiate. “I’m reminded of what the Taliban said, in reference to American efforts in Afghanistan. You have the clock; the Taliban said, we have the time,” Mr Miller told Sky News Australia. “We’re not going back to February 27 when 20 per cent of global oil supply flowed. It’s not going to be free and unfettered anymore. “That is the new Iranian nuclear weapon. They’ve weaponised geography, and they’ve done it with a terrifying clarity and impact.”

CBC News

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· Jan 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Persian Gulf

U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Persian Gulf

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

Syria’s new rulers want a deal. Make them lock Iran out

The U.S.-Iran memorandum signed last month left the Middle East’s core conflicts unsettled. That pact opened a fragile 60-day diplomatic window while Iran’s nuclear program and Lebanon’s future remained unresolved. Washington should use this opportunity to secure one concrete gain for Israeli security and Iranian containment: stop Syria from serving once more as Tehran’s weapons []

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran expands regional attacks as tensions with U.S. escalate

Washington, July.12 (SANA) Iran and the United States exchanged fresh missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as Tehran expanded its military operations to include several Gulf states hosting U.S. military facilities, according to the report. Iran said it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global energy shipments, while the []

Talking Points Memo

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iran War Groundhog day Update

Today’s two-steps forward, two-steps back news from the US-Iran negotiations reminds us not only of how but also of why...

World Israel News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Saudi Arabia reportedly blocked U.S. military operation, triggering rift with Washington

Saudi officials had warned Washington before the conflict that efforts to topple Iran's government could prompt Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz. The post Saudi Arabia reportedly blocked U.S. military operation, triggering rift with Washington appeared first on World Israel News.

TRT World

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz becomes the center of the US- Iran crisis

The US and Iran have sharply escalated their confrontations on each other, exchanging military strikes after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. With neither side showing any willingness to back down, hopes for renewed negotiations are fading. Kristina Simich has the story.

Iran Herald

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· Jun 30, 2026

Mary Kissel: Iran's Nuclear Program Must Remain The Focus

WASHINGTON -- Despite a US-Iran memorandum that opened a 60-day diplomatic window, missile exchanges and maritime threats suggest the negotiations are faltering under growing military pressure.RFE/RL spoke with Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Mary Kissel about whether diplomacy can still deliver lasting security, and why she believes Iran's nuclear ambitions remains the central issue.RFE/RL: We're

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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Haaretz

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if Tehran attempts to assassinate him

The warning came as Washington and Tehran traded accusations of violating last month's interim deal, while the U.S. pressed Iran to halt attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran accused Washington of imposing sanctions prohibited under the agreement

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran escalates attacks on US bases in Gulf states, warns of more 'incidents' in strait

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher.Iran's Revolutionary Guardssaid on Monday they targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroyed radar systems in Oman, and struck fuel tanks and ammunition depots at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan in their latest response to another wave of U.S. strikes.

AzerNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why US-Iran confrontation persist despite diplomacy

The latest escalation between the United States and Iran illustrates a recurring paradox in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where diplomatic engagement and military confrontation are not mutually exclusive.

Reuters

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran expands Gulf attacks, says Strait of Hormuz shut

US and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz. #iran #usa #straitofhormuz #israel #tehran #lebanon #iranwar #middleeast #middleeastconflict #trump #unitedstates #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/44udY3V 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 12, 2026

US-Iran strikes escalate; Hormuz closed

US and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults with Tehran targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and saying it had again closed ‌the vital Strait of Hormuz. A series of attacks between the US and Iran over the past several days led President Donald Trump to declare the end [] The post US-Iran strikes escalate; Hormuz closed appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

The Media Line

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· Jul 12, 2026

US-Iran Deal Unravels as Missiles and Sanctions Return

A temporary ceasefire meant to contain the US-Iran [] The post US-Iran Deal Unravels as Missiles and Sanctions Return appeared first on The Media Line.

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