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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 1997, Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Iran accuses UK, France of double standards
Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, speaking to reporters at the United Nations, accused France and the UK of “double standards” for refusing to condemn the US-Israeli war on Iran. Iravani said the US strikes launched this week violated a memorandum of understanding and that the Security Council’s failure to act has “reinforced impunity” and “encouraged further violations of international law”.
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DawnNews English
· Jul 10, 2026
France Condemns Iran Over Gulf Attacks at Emergency UN Security Council Session | Dawn News English
France has condemned Iran over attacks on neighbouring countries and on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in the past few days. French envoy Jerome Bonnafont says that “despite Pakistan and Qatar’s mediation, Iran has violated the MoU (memorandum of understanding). #france #straitofhormuz #mou #iran #us #usiran #usiranwar --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
Sky News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
Tehran home to ‘super villain convention’ to thwart Middle East peace
Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy likened Tehran to a "super villain convention" working to disrupt Middle East peace. “Iran is now under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and they’re plotting to rebuild their control in the Middle East,” Mr Levy told Sky News host James Macpherson. “What we’re seeing in Tehran and around Iran now is less of a funeral and more of a super villain convention; they’re bringing together all the worst people in the world … to plot together how to thwart the peace process in the Middle East.”
JFeed
· Jul 8, 2026
Netanyahu: Iran ‘Has Chemical Weapons’ - Warns of Another Major Threat
In a Newsmax interview, the Israeli prime minister said Tehran possesses chemical weapons, claimed most Iranians oppose the regime, and warned that the combination of radical Islamism and nuclear arms could place the entire world in existential danger
Drudge Report
· Jul 9, 2026
IRAN HITS US BASES
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National Review
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran Overplays Its Hand
It would be hard to argue with a straight face that Tehran’s position is particularly advantageous.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran Condemns US Strikes and Warns Over Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Iran condemns US strikes as a violation of the UN Charter and calls on Gulf states to prevent their territory from being used. Tehran also insists its military capabilities remain intact and holds the Strait of Hormuz as a key strategic deterrent. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Iran #USStrikes #MiddleEast #StraitOfHormuz #GulfStates #UNCharter #Tehran #Geopolitics #MilitaryTensions #LatestNews #AlJazeeraEnglish
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Related coverage for "Iran accuses UK, France of double standards": DawnNews English — France Condemns Iran Over Gulf Attacks at Emergency UN Security Council Session | Dawn News English. Sky News Australia — Tehran home to ‘super villain convention’ to thwart Middle East peace. JFeed — Netanyahu: Iran ‘Has Chemical Weapons’ - Warns of Another Major Threat. Drudge Report — IRAN HITS US BASES. National Review — Iran Overplays Its Hand. Al Jazeera English — Iran Condemns US Strikes and Warns Over Strait of Hormuz Tensions