Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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, 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 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. 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 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. 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. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

March to July: What’s different as US-Iran fighting escalates again?

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July 13, 2026

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With ceasefire in shambles and both sides exchanging tit-for-tat attacks, is the region again plunging into all-out war?

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The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Trump warns of further attacks

Washington, July 9 (SANA) The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intensify its military campaign if Tehran continued targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on social media, Trump said the latest U.S. strikes were carried out in retaliation for []

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says its military strikes on Iran "won't be over for a bit.

JUST IN: US says its military strikes on Iran won't be over for a bit.This is punishment.@BRICSNews

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Selat Hormuz masih belum aman

TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

US-Iran skirmishes are the new norm

The latest, continuing skirmish between the United States and Iran will be the new norm. Neither country wants a return to war, given that war is highly unlikely to lead to a decisive result in either direction. But Iran’s regional ambitions and anti-Americanism will drive it to keep testing American patience. In turn, President Donald []

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Tensions Resume in Middle East as US and Iran Exchange Strikes; Platner Suspends His Maine Senate Campaign

Tensions are escalating again in the Middle East. The United States and Iran are exchanging new strikes after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over. Trump said he will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its birthright citizenship ruling. Find out why he called the decision a miscarriage of justice. Maine’s Democratic Senate race has []

TRT World

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz becomes the center of the US- Iran crisis

The US and Iran have sharply escalated their confrontations on each other, exchanging military strikes after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. With neither side showing any willingness to back down, hopes for renewed negotiations are fading. Kristina Simich has the story.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over shipping and oil enforcement. Read more: 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/

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.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation

Florida [US], July 9 (ANI): Escalating its military campaign in the Middle East, the United States has launched a fresh wave of precision strikes hitting approximately 90 Iranian military targets, deep inside the Islamic Republic, further intensifying a rapidly expanding regional conflict.According to US military officials, the latest round of aerial assaults specifically pounded key Iranian military assets, inc

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.

Independent Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump says Doha meeting with Iran will be important as US pushes denuclearisation

United States President Donald Trump discusses the upcoming meeting with Iran in Doha. “The meeting in Doha is going to be perhaps important, perhaps not. We're going to find out,” Mr Trump said. “We are winning militarily, almost won militarily. It’s really very simple: it’s the denuclearisation of Iran. We don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon, and they’re not going to have a nuclear weapon.”

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Renewed U.S.-Iran Fighting Could Trigger Middle East Oil Market Share Battle

Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has shattered expectations of a lasting ceasefire, bringing fresh concerns over prolonged oil supply disruptions from the Middle East. The conflict has reignited debate over the stability of global crude markets, with traders and analysts watching closely for any signs of escalating disruption to regional production. Speculation [] The post Renewed U.S.-Iran Fighting Could Trigger Middle East Oil Market Share Battle appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Ariana News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates across Gulf

The latest escalation marks one of the most intense exchanges since the conflict began earlier this year, raising fresh concerns about regional stability. The post US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates across Gulf first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

India TV News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Why US does not want to involve Israel in its strikes on Iran as tensions escalate again in Mideast

The tensions in the Middle East are once again soaring, with the United States (US) and Iran continuing to target each other despite the peace agreement that was signed just last month. The back-and-forth strikes were the result of Iran targeting a merchant vessel that was transiting through the critical Strait of Hormuz recently.

MeidasTouch

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: US STRIKES IRAN AGAIN…WAR UPDATES 7/7/26

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Drudge Report

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran war dramatically reignites as USA launches strikes...

Iran war dramatically reignites as USA launches strikes... (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:Tehran opens fire on SIX American allies...Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorized' vessel hit...NEW ATTACKS... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

News24

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· Jul 9, 2026

News24 | New strikes hit Iran as Khamenei laid to rest – his successor nowhere to be seen

New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran hours ahead of the burial of longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday, with Tehran targeting US allies in the region and American strikes hitting the perimeter of an Iranian nuclear power plant.

AzerNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why US-Iran confrontation persist despite diplomacy

The latest escalation between the United States and Iran illustrates a recurring paradox in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where diplomatic engagement and military confrontation are not mutually exclusive.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran war revealed limits of American military power

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – The gap between America's military capability and its strategic achievements has never been clearer. The Iran war has revealed a crisis of deterrence and eroding U.S. influence.

WRAL News

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· Jul 9, 2026

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Gulf, threatening the interim deal to end war

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries. The exchange of fire threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday’s appeared b...

Afghanistan News

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· Jul 1, 2026

"Talks are going well": JD Vance says technical negotiations with Iran underway in Doha

Virginia [US], July 2 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance said that negotiations with Iran in Doha, Qatar, are progressing positively, with technical-level discussions underway and talks on the nuclear issue set to begin soon, as per CNN. Speaking to CNN on Wednesday (local time) after remarks to US service members in Virginia, Vance said, 'It's still pretty early, but talks are going well.''Well, right now

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement?

The big news is that the United States and Iran are no longer openly at war. That is, in itself, a win that likely saved lives a week after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding in France to halt the fighting. That pause was never a given, considering a half-century of hatred between The post One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 1, 2026

IRAN WAR: Indirect talks between U.S., Iran being held in Qatar

Here's the latest on the Iran war on Wednesday

Latestly.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Tehran Targets Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait After Fresh US Airstrikes

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth attacks, including a day earlier, have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire.

Times of India

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· Jul 10, 2026

Truce and fire: The ghost of Versailles haunts Trump. But is Iran overplaying its hand?

President Trump declared the June 17 ceasefire with Iran over, ordering fresh US strikes. Iran responded by targeting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions. The conflict's tempo is now largely controlled by Iran's ability to disrupt oil shipments. Both sides face pressures, with neither in a decisive position to end the war. Managed instability with periodic attacks and negotiations is the likely immediate outcome.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-kuwait-and-bahrain-face-incoming-missiles-after-us-strikes-on-iran/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

NBC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

US and Iran Exchange Back-And-Forth Strikes For Second Day

The United States and Iran exchanged a new round of intensive back-and-forth strikes hours after President Donald Trump declared he thinks the ceasefire is now over. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Hormuz locked: Iran crushes US military might

TEHRAN - The continuous military strikes executed by the United States against Iran in blatant violation of the recent interim agreement mark yet another severe miscalculation in Washington’s historically hostile approach toward the Islamic Republic.

DawnNews English

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· Jun 30, 2026

US-Iran Talks Update: Doha Meeting Uncertain as Trump Weighs In

Negotiations between the United States and Iran remain uncertain as both countries prepare to send technical teams to Doha this week. #US #Iran #Pakistan #Trump #Doha #Israel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 1, 2026

US and Iran begin technical talks to advance peace deal and reopen Hormuz

The United States and Iran have entered a new round of technical negotiations in Qatar aimed at turning last month’s interim ceasefire into a lasting peace agreement, with the future of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the central issue. The talks come after days of renewed tensions that exposed deep disagreements over the implementation [] The post US and Iran begin technical talks to advance peace deal and reopen Hormuz appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Associated Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

US military says latest Iran strikes are over after hitting dozens of targets

US military says its latest wave of strikes targeting Iran is over, insisting Tehran does not control Strait of Hormuz. #iran #usa #straitofhormuz Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

POLITICO - Politics

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· Jun 26, 2026

The World Cup game the White House cares most about today

Iran sits on the precipice of advancing to the knockout rounds, as the U.S. conducts new strikes.

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

Jennings 'not surprised' Iran deal 'ending this way'

Conservative commentator Scott Jennings said Wednesday he is not surprised that the interim ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran is ending this way as hostilities ramp back up. Jennings said on CNN that Iran has long been as adversarial to the United States as they could be, and President Trump decided to try to...

teleSUR English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran Denies Technical Talks Planned This Week in Doha

Conditions for new negotiations have not yet been met, Diplomat Gharibabadi stated. On Monday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi denied that his country would hold technical negotiations with the United States this week in Doha. RELATED: Will Sporadic U.S.-Iran Clashes Derail Fragile Truce? Speaking to reporters from Muscat, however, the Iranian diplomat said consultations []

Punching Bag Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump and Iran Trade Blows as Peace Talks Continue

A Ceasefire Becomes a Contest The new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding was never going to bring instant calm. It stopped the wider war, but it did not end the struggle for leverage. Instead, the latest round of attacks shows something more complicated: the United States and Iran are still negotiating, but they are doing it [] The post Trump and Iran Trade Blows as Peace Talks Continue appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

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