Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. 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 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. 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 2016, Goran Hadžić, Serbian politician (born 1958) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse
The region enters a fragile pause — with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the center Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tehran Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak
TEHRAN - In a cruel twist of fate, Iran narrowly missed out on a historic place in the World Cup knockout stage. Had just one of three results elsewhere gone in their favor, Team Melli would have reached the Round of 32 for the first time. Instead, every outcome worked against them.
Valdai Discussion Club
· Jul 6, 2026
The US-Iran War and Greater Eurasia
In spite of pessimistic forecasts of certain doom for Iran if Tehran ever found itself in a direct confrontation with Washington, the Islamic Republic withstood the overwhelming US-Israeli blow launched against it after decades of mounting tensions. With Iran emerging from the conflict as the first state in fifty years to survive a war with America, the outcome of the Middle East clash may now send ripples throughout an international system already fraught with uncertainty. Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, examines the consequences of the Iran War for the macroregion of Greater Eurasia.
Foreign Policy
· Jun 24, 2026
Why the Iran Deal Might Endure
Both Washington and Tehran need it.
Hungarian Conservative
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran Faces Belgium with World Cup’s Most Politically Tense Match in Sight
Iran’s World Cup hopes could hinge on its clash with Belgium, but the match may carry significance far beyond Group G. If Team Melli reaches the Round of 32, it could face the United States—the host nation currently at war with Iran—setting up what would likely be one of the most politically charged knockout matches in World Cup history. The post Iran Faces Belgium with World Cup’s Most Politically Tense Match in Sight appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 28, 2026
Threats against Trump and Netanyahu cannot prevent the Fall of Tehran
The Fall of Tehran is no longer a question of if-only of when. Opinion.
Drudge Report
· Jul 9, 2026
IRAN HITS US BASES
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Related coverage for "Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse": Tehran Times — Iran's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak. Valdai Discussion Club — The US-Iran War and Greater Eurasia. Foreign Policy — Why the Iran Deal Might Endure. Hungarian Conservative — Iran Faces Belgium with World Cup’s Most Politically Tense Match in Sight. Arutz Sheva — Threats against Trump and Netanyahu cannot prevent the Fall of Tehran. Drudge Report — IRAN HITS US BASES