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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1981, Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. 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 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Iran say closing Hormuz strait 'until further notice'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice after they fired warning shots at a vessel they said used an unauthorised route, state media reported. The move threatens to further complicate efforts to salvage US-Iran negotiations after both sides exchanged strikes over the past few days and traded threats. News outlets Axios and Politico reported that Washington had given Tehran until Saturday to stop firing on commercial ships transiting Hor
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BRICS News
· Jul 11, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.
JUST IN: US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.@BRICSNews
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran Guards say closing Hormuz strait ‘until further notice’, state media report
Iran Guards say closing Hormuz strait ‘until further notice’, state media report
Coffman Chronicle
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran Says It Is Closing Strait of Hormuz as JD Vance Heads to Switzerland for High-Stakes Talks
Iran’s announcement that it is closing the Strait of Hormuz is placing immediate pressure on a newly negotiated agreement with the United States, raising questions about whether recent diplomatic progress can survive renewed regional tensions.
Irish News
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.
POLITICO
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump demands ‘public statement’ from Iran in ongoing negotiations
The U.S. is giving Iran a deadline of Saturday to state the Strait of Hormuz is open.
MS NOW
· Jul 12, 2026
U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it considers the strait closed again until further notice after a ship using an “unauthorized route” was struck by a warning shot. The post U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on MS NOW.
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Related coverage for "Iran say closing Hormuz strait 'until further notice'": BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.. The New Zealand Herald — Iran Guards say closing Hormuz strait ‘until further notice’, state media report. Coffman Chronicle — Iran Says It Is Closing Strait of Hormuz as JD Vance Heads to Switzerland for High-Stakes Talks. Irish News — Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’. POLITICO — Trump demands ‘public statement’ from Iran in ongoing negotiations. MS NOW — U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz