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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1099, Some 15,000 starving Christian soldiers begin the siege of Jerusalem by marching in a religious procession around the city as its Muslim defenders watch. In 1839, John D. Rockefeller, American businessman and philanthropist, founded the Standard Oil Company (died 1937) was born. In 1908, Nelson Rockefeller, American businessman and politician, 41st Vice President of the United States (died 1979) was born. In 1932, The Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, closing at 41.22. In 1937, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. In 1961, Toby Keith, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1972, Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 1994, Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Korea upon the death of his father, Kim Il Sung. In 2014, Israel launches an offensive on Gaza amid rising tensions following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Oil prices jump nearly 6% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

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July 8, 2026

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Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The post Oil prices jump nearly 6 after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ appeared first on MS NOW.

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