Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Iran war live: Tehran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after US bombings

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July 13, 2026

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Iranian state media report explosions in port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.

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Ariana News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf

The post Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE: US strikes bridges leading to city where Khamenei is to be buried today; Tehran vows more attacks

US-Iran war LIVE: Iran Guards said the strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait were carried out in response to attacks on Iran's two bridges in the eastern provinces towards the holy city of Mashhad. Notably, Mashhad is the city where Iran's slain Supreme Leader Khamenei is due to be buried later today.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran escalates attacks on US bases in Gulf states, warns of more 'incidents' in strait

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher.Iran's Revolutionary Guardssaid on Monday they targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroyed radar systems in Oman, and struck fuel tanks and ammunition depots at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan in their latest response to another wave of U.S. strikes.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 28, 2026

🇮🇶⚡️— NOW: Clashes and heavy gunfire in the Green Zone in Baghdad have been reported;

— NOW: Clashes and heavy gunfire in the Green Zone in Baghdad have been reported; the reason is unclear for now.@IntelSlava

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran, US exchange strikes as interim ceasefire faces new tensions

KABUL (Pajhwok): Iran and the United States traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Sunday, with both sides accusing each other of violating an interim

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain

TEHERAN: Kor Pengawal Revolusi Iran (IRGC) berkata pada Khamis bahawa mereka telah menyerang pangkalan tentera Amerika Syarikat (AS) di Bahrain dan Kuwait sebagai tindak balas terhadap serangan terbaharu Amerika, menurut kenyataan yang disiarkan oleh televisyen Perbadanan Penyiaran Republik Islam Iran (IRIB). Menurut IRGC, mereka menyasarkan infrastruktur dan kemudahan utama di pangkalan tentera AS di Arifjan ... Read more The post Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

World Israel News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran fires missiles, drones at US sites in Kuwait; worker injured by falling shrapnel

Similar Iranian strikes were reported in Bahrain, Jordan, Oman and Qatar. The post Iran fires missiles, drones at US sites in Kuwait; worker injured by falling shrapnel appeared first on World Israel News.

Assahifa

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mystery airstrikes hit Iran after U.S. declares end to strike campaign

A series of unexplained airstrikes struck multiple locations across Iran on Thursday, shortly after the United States announced it had concluded its latest military campaign, raising fresh questions over who may still be targeting the Islamic Republic, according to the Associated Press. The strikes reportedly occurred as Iran prepared to hold funeral ceremonies for late ...

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 28, 2026

US says no casualties reported in Bahrain and Kuwait attacks by Iran

US says no casualties reported in Bahrain and Kuwait attacks by Iran No American casualties, major impacts or damage to US facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait had been reported following Iranian attacks claimed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, though the situation remains fluid, a US official told Reuters. The official's comments came after the IRGC said it had targeted the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain in retaliation for recent American strikes on Iranian military sites. The latest escalation follows days of tit-for-tat attacks linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including strikes on commercial vessels, US attacks on Iranian targets and subsequent Iranian retaliation against US military assets in the Gulf. Afghan evacuees disembark from a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster after arriving at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, 24 August 2021 (Ryan Brooks/US Air Force/AFP)

DawnNews English

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· Jul 6, 2026

Israeli Strikes Hit Khan Younis & Gaza City | Several Killed, Dozens Wounded | Gaza Latest | Dawn

Israeli airstrikes have hit multiple locations in Khan Younis and Gaza City, with local health officials reporting several people killed and dozens wounded. The strikes come as the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical and diplomatic efforts to sustain or restore a ceasefire continue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #gaza #israel #middleeast #khanyounis #gazacity #breakingnews #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Hot Air

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· Jun 28, 2026

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 28, 2026

No US Bases Damage Reported After Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks; Iranian Regime Warns US Bases Will “Face Hell”

WASHINGTON / TEHRAN, Jun 28: No U.S. casualties or major damage to American facilities in the region have been reported following Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and K...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran expands regional attacks as tensions with U.S. escalate

Washington, July.12 (SANA) Iran and the United States exchanged fresh missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as Tehran expanded its military operations to include several Gulf states hosting U.S. military facilities, according to the report. Iran said it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global energy shipments, while the []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 28, 2026

War: Iran strikes US facility in Kuwait, Bahrain

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, says it has struck the US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in response to earlier US strikes on Iran. According to Iranian media, the IRGC said the US strikes violated the ceasefire and will result in the complete halt of all diplomatic processes. Meanwhile, [] War: Iran strikes US facility in Kuwait, Bahrain

Iran Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iranian drones take out US HIMARS - media (VIDEOS)

Tehran's strikes targeted American bases across the Middle East, killing three service members in Kuwait, Fars has reported Iranian drone strikes have destroyed a number of US HIMARS missile launcher systems in Kuwait, Fars news agency has reported. The outlet also said that three American officers were killed and sev

9 News Australia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closed once again | 9 News Australia

The US has unleashed another powerful round of strikes on Iran, with Tehran responding by targeting multiple US-linked sites across the Middle East. | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6 FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran Strikes US Bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan as Airstrikes Kill 14

Iran's IRGC struck US bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan in its widest retaliation yet, targeting Al Udeid, America's largest regional base, with drones. At least 14 Iranians were killed and 78 wounded in US airstrikes, as mediators urged both sides to resume talks.

Reuters

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran expands Gulf attacks, says Strait of Hormuz shut

US and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz. #iran #usa #straitofhormuz #israel #tehran #lebanon #iranwar #middleeast #middleeastconflict #trump #unitedstates #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/44udY3V 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

DW News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pakistan says it struck militant targets in Afghanistan | DW News

Pakistan says it has killed militants in operations along the Afghanistan border. Pakistan said the strikes were in response to "multiple terrorist incidents", ‌including Saturday's deadly bomb and gun attack on a security facility in the southern city of Karachi. The Afghan Taliban say at least 36 civilians were killed in the latest Pakistani strikes, and their government has vowed to retaliate. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #Pakistan #Afghanistan #Taliban #dwnews

Daily News Egypt

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· Jun 28, 2026

US, Iran exchange strikes as Egypt, Gulf states condemn attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Sunday, deepening tensions despite ongoing efforts to preserve the ceasefire framework reached earlier this month, while Gulf states strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The latest escalation began after the US military carried out additional strikes against Iranian coastal [] The post US, Iran exchange strikes as Egypt, Gulf states condemn attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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TRT World

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· Jun 29, 2026

Afghanistan says 36 civilians killed in strikes by Pakistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan are once again locked in a dangerous cycle of violence. A deadly militant attack in Karachi, claimed by a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, has triggered Pakistani cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan. While Kabul says 36 civilians were killed by Pakistan's attacks, Islamabad says it targeted militants. Kamran Yousaf has more from Islamabad.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Explosions reported across Iran as US denies role in new military strikes

Iranian state media says a military site was attacked by the “enemy”. There were explosions reported in several parts of Iran, including Bushehr and Konarak. There are reports the United States is not behind the latest attacks.

USA TODAY

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump again threatens Iran with warning it will 'no longer exist'

Tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate, with Iran targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid renewed hostilities. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Iran #MiddleEast #Military

The New American

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran Attacks Bahrain, Hits Tanker in Strait

Iran hit Bahrain with drone strikes today along with a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz to retaliate against a U.S. airstrike against drone and missile storage facilities on Iran’s coast. While the U.S. Central Command said the strike against Iran was retaliation for its hitting a Singapore-flagged tanker, Iran claims that the United States ... The post Iran Attacks Bahrain, Hits Tanker in Strait appeared first on The New American.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pakistan Kills 29 Militants in Border Operation, Kabul Reports Civilian Deaths

Pakistan’s security forces conducted operations along the Afghanistan border, reportedly killing at least 29 militants through ground and air strikes. Meanwhile, the Afghan Taliban claimed that airstrikes killed 38 civilians. These airstrikes were Pakistan’s second action targeting militant locations in Afghanistan, intensifying the existing conflict between the two nations. The strikes hit areas in the [] The post Pakistan Kills 29 Militants in Border Operation, Kabul Reports Civilian Deaths appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran war live: Tehran attacks Jordan, Gulf states after US bombardment

Iran targets Jordan and Gulf states after US bombs Iranian cities including Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Chabahar

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Video] JUST IN: 🇮🇶 Gunfire heard across Baghdad Green Zone as Iraqi forces raid and arrest hi [...]

JUST IN: Gunfire heard across Baghdad Green Zone as Iraqi forces raid and arrest high profile officials for corruption.@BRICSNews

India TV News

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· Jun 29, 2026

How Iran's strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait forced the US to reassess military presence in Middle East

The back-and-forth attacks between the United States (US) and Iran, despite them signing a peace deal this month, have once again escalated the tensions in the Middle East, with analysts fearing that it could further disrupt the global supply chains. These strikes are a result of Iran targeting a container vessel near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz.

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Unclaimed airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them

A series of unclaimed airstrikes have hit Iran after the U.S. said it ended its attacks, raising questions about who targeted the Islamic Republic. The strikes on Thursday hit areas across southern Iran as the country prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran hasn't di...

BBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran strikes American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive

Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might “militarily complete the job”, Iran early on Sunday launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, continuing a series of escalating attacks. Beyond the Gulf, Israel said it had struck Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon as...

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states

Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states

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