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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 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. 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 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. 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.

Iraq Reaffirms Support for De-escalation, Regional Security

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July 12, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

Baghdad, July 12 (QNA) - Iraq stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty of all nations and never encroaching upon their security and stability.

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Intel Slava

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· Jul 1, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇶🇮🇷🇺🇸⚡️ — Iraq orders pro-Iran armed groups to disarm by September 30➡️ Iraq's [...]

— Iraq orders pro-Iran armed groups to disarm by September 30 Iraq's government has set September 30 as the deadline for pro-Iran armed factions to fully disarm — the same day the US-led anti-ISIS coalition mission ends. PM Ali al-Zaidi is facing heavy US pressure to secure the surrender of weapons ahead of his upcoming Washington visit. Kataeb Imam Ali and Asaib Ahl al-Haq have already announced they are transferring brigade control to the Iraqi state. After this date, all weapons outside the state framework will be subject to legal redress, government spokesman Haidar al-Aboudi warned.@IntelSlava

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 26, 2026

JD Vance defends US strikes, warns Iran against escalation

JD Vance defends US strikes, warns Iran against escalation US Vice President JD Vance defended the latest US strikes and warned that any further attacks would draw a response, saying: Violence will be met with violence. Iran signed a ceasefire agreement. We have honored it. If they have disagreements about how the MOU is being applied, they can pick up the phone, Vance wrote on X. The comments came after the Trump administration said the strikes were carried out in response to a drone attack on a vessel in the Gulf that Washington has blamed on Tehran. Iran signed a ceasefire agreement. We have honored it. If they have disagreements about how the MOU is being applied, they can pick up the phone. But violence will be met with violence. https://t.co/VWnBS1PWaV — JD Vance (@JDVance) June 26, 2026

DawnNews English

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· Jul 8, 2026

WATCH: Iran Launches Missiles at US Bases in Gulf | IRGC Targets Bahrain & Kuwait | Iranian TV Airs

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched missiles targeting US military bases in the Gulf, including locations in Bahrain and Kuwait, according to Iranian state television. The reported strikes come amid rapidly escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #unitedstates #bahrain #kuwait #middleeast #breakingnews #geopolitics #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇶🇮🇷 Iraq launches operation targeting Iraqi politicians loyal to Iran.

JUST IN: Iraq launches operation targeting Iraqi politicians loyal to Iran.@BRICSNews

Libyan News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Al-Zoubi is in Washington to discuss security cooperation and unifying the military establishment with Boulos, the deputy commander of AFRICOM.

Al-Zoubi / Washington / Discuss / Security Cooperation / Unifying / Military Establishment / Boulos / Deputy Commander / AFRICOM

DW News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US military releases video of new strike on Iran | DWNews

US forces have released footage they say shows a strike on Iranian targets, raising fresh tensions just days after the two nations signed a preliminary peace deal. #USA #Iran #UsIranWar #dwnews 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

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Related coverage for "Iraq Reaffirms Support for De-escalation, Regional Security": Intel Slava — [Photo] 🇮🇶🇮🇷🇺🇸⚡️ — Iraq orders pro-Iran armed groups to disarm by September 30➡️ Iraq's [...]. Middle East Eye — JD Vance defends US strikes, warns Iran against escalation. DawnNews English — WATCH: Iran Launches Missiles at US Bases in Gulf | IRGC Targets Bahrain & Kuwait | Iranian TV Airs. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇮🇶🇮🇷 Iraq launches operation targeting Iraqi politicians loyal to Iran.. Libyan News Agency — Al-Zoubi is in Washington to discuss security cooperation and unifying the military establishment with Boulos, the deputy commander of AFRICOM.. DW News — US military releases video of new strike on Iran | DWNews