Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1890, John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813) passed away. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 1989, Leon Bridges, American soul singer, songwriter and record producer was born. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) 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.

Iran, Not Trump, Is in Control of This War

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July 9, 2026

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The cease-fire was always just a Trump fantasy.

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The Independent

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump and Israel not to attack during Khamenei’s funeral

Iran said any attacks would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’

BRICS News

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· 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

Sky News Australia

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· 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.”

The Tribune

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· Jun 26, 2026

“If America is unable to contain Zionist regime….”: Iran issues warning over Israeli aircraft movement

In an official statement released by the IRGC Central Headquarters, the Iranian military warned that if the US remains unable to control the Zionist regime, the Islamic Republic will exercise its right to take unilateral action.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘I Will Do What I Have to Do’ if Iran Violates Deal: Trump

US President Donald Trump says “I will do what I have to do” if Iran does not live up to its agreement with Washington or if it is “not behaving.”

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘I will do what I have to do’ if Iran does not stick to deal, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Monday “I will do what I have to do” if Iran does not stick to its agreement with ‌Washington. “If Iran doesn’t live up to their agreement, or if they’re not behaving, I will do what I have to do,” Trump told reporters. Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim US-Iran deal last week, more than three months after the US and Israel attacked Iran and Iran responded with its own attacks on Israel and ‌Gulf states with US bases. Trump said on...

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 8, 2026

Rezaei: Iranian People Unafraid of Trump's Threats, Ready to Confront Any Enemy

Rezaei: Iranian People Unafraid of Trump's Threats, Ready to Confront Any Enemy

MS NOW

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump vows U.S. will ‘decimate’ Iran if it attempts to assassinate him

And Iran’s supreme leader, who has not been seen since the war began, responded by threatening to “avenge” his father’s death. The post Trump vows U.S. will ‘decimate’ Iran if it attempts to assassinate him appeared first on MS NOW.

Tehran Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

The price of choosing war over diplomacy

HAFIZABAD, Pakistan – For decades, American presidents, despite their differences, avoided a direct war with Iran. They understood that another conflict in the Middle East could drain resources, deepen instability, and pull the United States into a crisis with no clear end. They said no. But Donald Trump said yes.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 30, 2026

[Photo] You can't make this up: Iran, the world's leading sponsor of terrorism, is t [...]

You can't make this up: Iran, the world's leading sponsor of terrorism, is threatening legal action against the United States over human rights violations.The regime that targets women for not wearing a hijab is lecturing the US. It's time for the West to wake up and stop negotiating with terrorists.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 12, 2026

Live updates: U.S. conducts another round of strikes on Iran as Trump and Khamanei exchange threats

Here is the latest about the Iran war today: President Trump on Friday threatened to “decimate and destroy” Iran if the regime made an attempt on his life, adding that “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran” should it carry out an assassination attempt. In a statement []

Presstv

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran formally notifies UN Security Council of fresh US violations, warns Washington of consequences

Iran formally notifies the UN Security Council of fresh large-scale US military attacks against its territory, warning Washington about the consequences.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 9, 2026

From Ceasefire to Crossfire: How U.S.-Iran Tensions Spiral in 48 Hours?

U.S. President declared he didn’t want to deal with the Iranians anymore. On late Wednesday, U.S. forces launched fresh airstrikes against Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against U.S. military positions in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. RELATED: Iran says it struck U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain U.S. President Donald Trump said that he believed the current []

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Trump warns of action if Iran fails to stick to deal

US President Trump said 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to its agreement with Washington. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #MiddleEast #IranWar #Irandeal #DonaldTrump Read the story here: 👉 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

Off The Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

‘Decimate and destroy’: Trump vows armageddon if Iran kills him

Trump vows armageddon if Iran kills him...Click to read more

The Week

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· Jul 7, 2026

Who is in charge of Iran?

Who is in charge of Iran?

Times of India

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· Jun 30, 2026

'Ready for war': Iran draws red line for US, says no final talks until MoU terms are met

Iran's Parliament Speaker has issued a stark warning of war if the US fails to adhere to a memorandum of understanding, emphasizing that negotiations will halt until Washington fulfills its commitments. Tehran views recent Persian Gulf incidents as violations, vowing a strong reaction. Discussions are currently focused on implementing the MoU, including the lifting of a naval blockade and the release of frozen assets, with technical talks planned in Doha.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran tidak akan wujud jika AS terpaksa sambung perang – Trump

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump pada Sabtu berkata Iran tidak akan lagi wujud jika AS terpaksa menyambung semula perang dan menuduh Teheran melanggar perjanjian gencatan senjata. Ancaman itu dibuat selepas tentera AS memaklumkan bahawa mereka melancarkan serangan ke atas beberapa sasaran di Iran pada Sabtu sebagai satu lagi tindakan balas terhadap serangan ke ... Read more The post Iran tidak akan wujud jika AS terpaksa sambung perang – Trump appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 6, 2026

Iranian regime has undeserved reputation as master negotiator, experts say

“The Iranian regime is only as strong a negotiator as we allow them to be,” Jason Brodsky, of United Against Nuclear Iran, told JNS.

India TV News

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· Jun 26, 2026

'We knocked the hell out of them': Trump claims US has upper hand in Iran negotiations

Suggesting that the United States (US) has an upper hand over Iran as negotiations continue, President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that Tehran was completely defeated by Washington and the Middle East nation was forced to reach to an agreement.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran signals defiance as Trump fumes over Strait of Hormuz strikes

Iranian officials insist that Tehran will not give up control over the waterway as US attacks threaten fragile truce.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Strait of Beiranvand is closed’: Politics and memes overshadow Iran’s on-field heroics

Iran’s participation in the World Cup comes against continuing conflict with the US.

CBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump's death spiral of threatening Iran | About That

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again threatened to wipe out Iran, saying 'the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist' if Iran continues to violate the ceasefire agreement. Andrew Chang breaks down the cycle of the two countries' recent attacks, retaliations and perceived provocations to try to understand how they keep vacillating between conflict and dealmaking. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

Financial Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

US and Iran exchange strikes as ceasefire falters

Truce under pressure as Tehran counters US attacks by targeting military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain as Trump threatens to 'militarily complete the job'

Trump said that Iran would “no longer exist” if the United States is “forced” to resume the war.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran war: Beware the revenge of geography

In its decision to launch a war against Iran in a bid to gain exclusive control over access to Persian oil and gas resources, the United States has ignored a harsh reality: Geography trumps military power. Iran’s mountainous terrain dominates the entire northern shore of the Persian Gulf, including the Strait of Hormuz maritime chokepoint. []

Associated Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Trump says ‘I’ll do what I have to do’ if Iran 'doesn't live up to their agreement'

President Donald Trump warned Monday, "I will do what I have to do” if Iran fails to uphold it's peace deal with Washington. His comments came after U.S. and Iranian officials concluded initial talks in Switzerland aimed at securing a lasting end to the conflict. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing

“1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, should the Iranian government act on its threat,” Trump

World Israel News

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· Jul 3, 2026

WATCH: ‘Iran has agreed to just about everything,’ claims Trump

President Trump, speaking to CNBC, stated that he's only been at war with Iran for a short time compared to other conflicts while claiming the regime has agreed to pretty much every demand posed by the administration. The post WATCH: ‘Iran has agreed to just about everything,’ claims Trump appeared first on World Israel News.

Eunews

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· Jul 7, 2026

The West Keeps Misreading Iran’s Strategy

Commentators assume Iran is trying to defeat stronger adversaries. It isn't

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

‘Iran will be ‘completely decimated if I’m assassinated’ – Trump

United States President Donald Trump says the US would completely decimate Iran if it attempts or succeeds in assassinating him. Trump issued this warning on Friday in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. According to him, 1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more [] ‘Iran will be ‘completely decimated if I’m assassinated’ – Trump

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 28, 2026

IRAN WAR: Continued U.S. and Iran airstrikes threaten fragile truce

Here's the latest on the Iran war on Sunday

The Hill

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump warns Iran of 'complete decimation' if assassination threat carried out

President Trump late Friday threatened to “decimate and destroy” Iran if it carries out a reported assassination plot against him, saying he has already directed the U.S. military to be prepared to respond. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should...

Iran Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens to destroy Iran over assassination fears

The US president said the military has orders to completely decimate the country if Tehran targets himUS President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran should its government attempt to assassinate him.The US and Israel killed dozens of senior Iranian officials and military commanders during their bombing campaign, including the country's longtime supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who

UPI

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens to 'decimate and destroy' Iran if they try to kill him

Trump threatens to 'decimate and destroy' Iran if they try to kill him

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 22, 2026

Trump: If Iran doesn’t behave, I’ll do what I have to do

President Trump warns Iran that he will take necessary action if they violate their agreement, while expressing confidence he can resolve disputes over Lebanon with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Attack the System

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· Jul 6, 2026

7/6/2026 Kyle Kulinski Show Playlist Trump PANICS As IRANIANS CHANT FOR HIS DEATH

Iran has a right to defend itself. Even against Trump. The post 7/6/2026 Kyle Kulinski Show Playlist Trump PANICS As IRANIANS CHANT FOR HIS DEATH first appeared on Attack the System.

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