Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 632, Yazdegerd III ascends the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran). In 1882, Mohammad Mosaddegh, Iranian educator and politician, 60th Prime Minister of Iran (died 1967) was born. In 1903, Roald Amundsen leaves Oslo, Norway, to commence the first east-west navigation of the Northwest Passage. In 1969, Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis, English field marshal and politician, 17th Governor General of Canada (born 1891) passed away. In 1978, Fish Leong, Malaysian singer was born. In 1981, US President Ronald Reagan awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Ken Taylor, Canada's former ambassador to Iran, for helping six Americans escape from Iran during the hostage crisis of 1979-81; he is the first foreign citizen bestowed the honor. In 1989, Odion Ighalo, Nigerian footballer was born. In 1994, Rezar, Albanian wrestler was born. In 2000, The Secretary-General of the UN reports that Israel has complied with United Nations Security Council Resolution 425, 22 years after its issuance, and completely withdrew from Lebanon. The Resolution does not encompass the Shebaa farms, which is claimed by Israel, Syria and Lebanon. In 2015, American businessman Donald Trump announces his campaign to run for President of the United States in the upcoming election. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Iran Is Moving Its Oil Tankers Around Ahead of US Deal Signing

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June 16, 2026

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Iran Is Moving Its Oil Tankers Around Ahead of US Deal Signing

A number of Iran-linked oil tankers have been shifting position as the country prepares to sign a peace deal that could allow Tehran to immediately start selling its oil.

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