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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Abu'l-Qasim, Kalbid emir of Sicily passed away. 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 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. 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, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. 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.

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it struck and destoryed a command center for US military drones in Bahrain.

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JUST IN: Iran says it struck and destoryed a command center for US military drones in Bahrain.@BRICSNews

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South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iranian drones target Bahrain after US offensive, straining ceasefire

Bahrain said it had been targeted by Iranian drones and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was struck on Saturday, adding fresh tension to the detente established in the wake of an interim US-Iran peace deal signed earlier this month. Bahrain’s foreign ministry said a number of Iranian drones targeted the country, home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, early on Saturday morning, state-run BNA reported. Tehran has repeatedly targeted it and other Gulf states that host American military bases and thousands...

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it successfully struck a US military base in Qatar.

JUST IN: Iran says it successfully struck a US military base in Qatar.@BRICSNews

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.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran widens attacks on US bases in Gulf, Hormuz tensions lift oil prices

By Elwely Elwelly, Eman Abouhassira and Tala RamadanDUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday, with Tehran striking U.S. facilities across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher.Iran's Revolutionary Guardssaid on Monday they had targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroyed radar systems in Oman, and hit fuel tanks and ammunition depots at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan in response to U.S. strikes.

Nepal News

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· Jun 28, 2026

कुवेत र बहराइनस्थित अमेरिकी सैन्य केन्द्रमा आक्रमण गरेको इरानको दाबी

तेहरान । इरानको इस्लामिक रिभोलुसन गार्ड काेर्प्स (आईआरजीसी)ले आइतबार बिहान कुवेत र बहराइनमा रहेका अमेरिकी सैन्य केन्द्रलाई लक्षित गरी ब्यालिस्टिक क्षेप्यास्त्र र ड्रोन आक्रमण गरेको दाबी गरेको छ। उक्त आक्रमण हालै इरानका पाँच तटीय चौकीमा भएको अमेरिकी आक्रमणको प्रत्युत्तरस्वरूप गरिएको आईआरजीसीले जनाएको छ। आईआरजीसीको आधिकारिक समाचार माध्यम ‘सेपाह न्यूज’मा प्रकाशित विज्ञप्तिअनुसार कुवेतस्थित अली अल सलेम []

Iran Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

Bahrain says Iran launched drone attacks on its territory

Manama [Bahrain], June 27 (ANI): Bahrain on Saturday accused Iran of launching several drones into its territory, saying the attack violated its sovereignty and threatened efforts to preserve peace in the region.The reported drone strike took place just hours after the United States and Iran traded military strikes for the first time since the implementation of a ceasefire meant to conclude the recent hostilitie

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 27, 2026

Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attacks on its territory

Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attacks on its territory Bahrain has condemned what it said were Iranian drone attacks on its territory on Saturday, accusing Tehran of undermining peace efforts in the region. In a statement, the foreign ministry said Bahrain reserved the full right to defend its sovereignty and security. No casualties have been reported, although the ministry said the incident endangered civilians and amounted to a “serious violation” of international law. Iran said earlier that it had carried out strikes against US-linked targets in the region, without identifying their location, following US strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities.

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

ArcaMax

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· Jun 27, 2026

US-Iran truce tested by attacks on Bahrain, hit on Hormuz tanker

Bahrain said it had been targeted by Iranian drones and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was struck on Saturday, adding fresh tension to the detente established in the wake of an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal signed earlier this month. Bahrain’s ...

Intel Slava

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· Jul 13, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇧🇭🇺🇸 — Iranian missiles have targeted the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.

— Iranian missiles have targeted the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.@IntelSlava

The Washington Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran says it launched further attacks as clashes test fragile ceasefire

Bahrain said it was targeted by an Iranian drone attack, while a ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime monitoring agency said.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

IRGC targets US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain in response to “CENTCOM” strikes

TEHRAN, July 08 (YPA) – The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday that it had attacked 85 critical US military facilities at Mina Salman in Bahrain and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait using drones and missiles, in addition to shooting down an enemy “MQ-9” drone. This joint operation by the []

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran launches drone assault on Bahrain and a ship is hit in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire frays

Bahrain said that Iran launched a drone attack against the Gulf country and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after the United States carried out retaliatory attacks targeting Tehran for violating a 60-day ceasefire. The development signals further challenges for the memorandum of understanding that Washington and Tehran signed last week. The []

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.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,"

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region legitimate targets, claims coordinated strikes on Gulf installationsIran's Revolutionary Guard says every American base in the region is now a legitimate target and claims a coordinated missile-and-drone attack on US military sites, including the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (Sheikh Isa / Manama), Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Salman Port, plus the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The escalation follows overnight US strikes on Iranian targets.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 2, 2026

CENTCOM Chief Praises Troops for Downing 14 Iranian Drones in Bahrain

WASHINGTON, Jul 2: The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) has praised American troops stationed in Bahrain for intercepting and destroying multiple Iranian drones over the p...

BERNAMA

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· Jul 13, 2026

World : IRGC Claims Strikes On US Targets In Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait In Retaliation

TEHRAN, July 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had targeted US bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US attacks against coastal Iranian provinces earlier in the day, reported Xinhua.

The Tribune

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· Jun 27, 2026

US, Iran trade fresh strikes as truce frays

Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack Saturday, in Tehran’s likely response to overnight airstrikes by the US. The US on Saturday said it carried out “powerful” strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites. It said the action []

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran drones hit Bahrain, ship

Dubai, June 28: Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came und...

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Why did Iran renew attacks on Gulf states, despite the Memorandum of Understanding? - analysis

Iran targeted US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones shortly after US President Donald Trump renewed threats against the Islamic Republic, should it not honor the agreement.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. [] The post US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

The Hill

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Bahrain after latest US attacks

Iran launched a drone attack against Bahrain early Saturday, hours after the U.S. military carried out strikes on Iranian military sites. Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, said it was attacked by a number of Iranian drones and condemned the latest strikes as a blatant violation of its sovereignty. It accused Tehran of...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

Arab states condemn Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain

Regional Capitals, June 27 (SANA) Arab countries on Saturday condemned Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain, expressing solidarity with the Gulf kingdom and warning that the incident threatens regional security and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions. In separate statements, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan denounced the attacks as a violation []

Vanguard News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran army targets sites in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain

Iran's military said it had targeted sites in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain with one-way attack drones on Thursday, state media reported, in retaliation for US strikes earlier in the day. The post Iran army targets sites in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain appeared first on Vanguard News.

DNyuz

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after U.S. airstrikes

DUBAI — Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack Saturday, in what is probably Tehran’s response to overnight airstrikes by the United States. The attacks in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control after Iran and the []

Euronews

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies

Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.

UPI

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· Jun 27, 2026

U.S. strikes Iran drone sites; Iran hits Bahrain

U.S. strikes Iran drone sites; Iran hits Bahrain

Haaretz

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran says it hits U.S.-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack

As tensions persisted despite the cease-fire, Bahrain accused Iran of attacking its territory with a drone and said it reserved the right to respond. U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Tehran that while Washington had honored the agreement, 'violence will be met with violence'

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