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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 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) 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 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. 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 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. 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, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Iranian media reports say attacks have hit Qeshm island
Iranian media have reported further explosions on the country's southern coast beside the Strait of Hormuz following a wave of US strikes.
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Iran Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Kuwait strongly condemns Iran's continued attacks
KUWAIT, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strongest condemnation of the continued Iranian attacks targeting the country's territory, the latest of which occurred Thursday morning.In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Ministry affirmed that these flagrant attacks represent a dangerous escalation that will exacerbate tensions in the region, threaten r
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks, reaffirms commitment to protecting sovereignty
Kuwait City, July 9 (SANA) Kuwait on Thursday condemned continued Iranian attacks on its territory, saying the latest missile and drone attacks represented a serious escalation and a violation of its sovereignty. In a statement, Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks posed a direct threat to the country’s security and stability, endangered citizens and residents, []
DawnNews English
· Jul 12, 2026
BREAKING: Iran Reports Attacks on Qeshm Island as Kuwait Border Sites Hit and Power Grid Damaged |
Iran has reported attacks on Qeshm Island, while damage has also been reported at sites near Kuwait’s border and to power infrastructure. The developments come amid heightened tensions across the Gulf region, raising concerns over regional security, energy infrastructure, and the risk of further escalation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #iran #qeshmisland #kuwait #gulfcrisis #middleeast #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Ariana News
· Jul 12, 2026
Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf
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Al Jazeera English
· Jun 21, 2026
Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack | AJ #shorts
Israeli attacks near the Tyre Necropolis in Lebanon have damaged the UNESCO heritage site. Other sites across Tyre, a city with a 5,000-year history, remain at risk as efforts to enforce a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah fall short. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran reports new attacks on military targets on its largest island near the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media have reported new attacks on military targets on Iran’s Qeshm island, near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Related coverage for "Iranian media reports say attacks have hit Qeshm island": Iran Herald — Kuwait strongly condemns Iran's continued attacks . Syrian Arab News Agency — Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks, reaffirms commitment to protecting sovereignty. DawnNews English — BREAKING: Iran Reports Attacks on Qeshm Island as Kuwait Border Sites Hit and Power Grid Damaged |. Ariana News — Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf. Al Jazeera English — Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack | AJ #shorts. KSAT San Antonio — Iran reports new attacks on military targets on its largest island near the Strait of Hormuz