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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 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. 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 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
MoU a 'declaration of defeat' by US, new era rises in the Middle East, says Iran parliament speaker
Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf is in Baku, Azerbaijan, at a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
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World Israel News
· Jul 2, 2026
WATCH: ‘The blood of Khamenei will be avenged by liberating Jerusalem,’ says Iranian speaker
Iranian Majles Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf boasted that the newly signed memorandum between Iran and the U.S. is a signal of American defeat. The post WATCH: ‘The blood of Khamenei will be avenged by liberating Jerusalem,’ says Iranian speaker appeared first on World Israel News.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran to use former supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral as a ‘political statement’
Former US ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Marcelle Wahba discusses Iran’s funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei. “For the Iranians, right now it’s a point they’re trying to make, a sense of strength and a sense of unity," Ms Wahba told Sky News Australia. “It’s a political statement for what’s going on today.”
Al-Monitor
· Jul 6, 2026
Analysis-Khamenei funeral signals Iran's defiance and new regional order
By Samia NakhoulBEIRUT, July 6 (Reuters) - The funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was more than a national farewell. The sea of mourners in Tehran sent a message to the United States and Israel that their attempt to break the Islamic Republic had failed. Rather than looking weakened by the war that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, Iran presented itself as defiant, unified and determined to shape what comes next.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Reuters Acknowledged: Magnificent Funeral of Martyred Leader Demonstrated the Failure of the Enemy's Strategy, Consolidated Leverage of Strait of Horm
Reuters, in an analysis of the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, explicitly confirmed the failure of U.S. and Israeli efforts to weaken the Islamic Republic, and spoke of how this epic has become a powerful Iranian leverage in negotiations, centered on control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Funeral of Iran’s Khamanei Echoes With Calls for Death and Revenge Against America
A Funeral Filled With Threats The funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was supposed to be a solemn farewell to the man who ruled the Islamic Republic for decades. Instead, it became a massive display of hatred directed toward the United States, Israel, President Donald Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [] The post Funeral of Iran’s Khamanei Echoes With Calls for Death and Revenge Against America appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 6, 2026
Khamenei’s Funeral Was More Than a Farewell—It Was a Message to the Region
The funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei symbolized a strong national stance against the United States and Israel, indicating that their attempts to weaken Iran had failed. Despite the ongoing conflict initiated by U. S. and Israeli actions, Iran projected unity and determination to influence future outcomes. Analysts suggest that the funeral [] The post Khamenei’s Funeral Was More Than a Farewell—It Was a Message to the Region appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
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Related coverage for "MoU a 'declaration of defeat' by US, new era rises in the Middle East, says Iran parliament speaker": World Israel News — WATCH: ‘The blood of Khamenei will be avenged by liberating Jerusalem,’ says Iranian speaker. Sky News Australia — Iran to use former supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral as a ‘political statement’. Al-Monitor — Analysis-Khamenei funeral signals Iran's defiance and new regional order. ABNA English — Reuters Acknowledged: Magnificent Funeral of Martyred Leader Demonstrated the Failure of the Enemy's Strategy, Consolidated Leverage of Strait of Horm. Punching Bag Post — Funeral of Iran’s Khamanei Echoes With Calls for Death and Revenge Against America. Modern Diplomacy — Khamenei’s Funeral Was More Than a Farewell—It Was a Message to the Region