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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1872, Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) was born. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Iran tests Trump in Hormuz by offering ‘special privileges’ to China
As shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz rebounds during the ceasefire, Iran is testing the United States by attacking commercial shipping traveling unapproved routes and by promising China “special privileges” in its plan to charge “service fees” in the vital waterway. Though Tehran has demonstrated a willingness to negotiate with Washington to reach a []...Click to read more
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Al Jazeera
· Jul 6, 2026
Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity
Many Tehran residents say the absence of Iran's new supreme leader makes them question their own security.
The Week
· Jul 7, 2026
Who is in charge of Iran?
Who is in charge of Iran?
Haaretz
· Jun 21, 2026
Forget hard-liners vs. reformists: Inside the real battle shaping Iran's postwar leadership
As the unseen Supreme Leader shows signs of weakness, conservatives and radicals are fighting over power inside Tehran. A swift deal with the U.S. is in Iran's interest – and the biggest winners may be the Revolutionary Guards themselves
The Economic Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump claims he's Tehran's 'top target'
Trump claims he's Tehran's 'top target'
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.”
South China Morning Post
· Jul 5, 2026
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei holds ‘positive’ view of China, ambassador says
Iran’s new supreme leader shares his late father’s “positive” view of relations with China, Tehran’s ambassador told a security forum in Beijing. Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli also suggested that while Tehran would charge “service fees” for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, China might receive “special” treatment because it was a “friendly” nation. “[Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s] view, as well as that of our martyred leader, regarding Iran’s relationship with China has been positive, active and...
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Related coverage for "Iran tests Trump in Hormuz by offering ‘special privileges’ to China": Al Jazeera — Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity. The Week — Who is in charge of Iran? . Haaretz — Forget hard-liners vs. reformists: Inside the real battle shaping Iran's postwar leadership. The Economic Times — Trump claims he's Tehran's 'top target' . Sky News Australia — Tehran home to ‘super villain convention’ to thwart Middle East peace. South China Morning Post — Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei holds ‘positive’ view of China, ambassador says