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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1979, Minnie Riperton, American singer-songwriter (born 1947) passed away. In 1984, Sami Zayn, Canadian professional wrestler was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate 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 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Oman Summons Iranian Ambassador, Lodges Protest Over Drone Attacks

Qatar News Agency

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July 12, 2026

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Muscat, July 12 (QNA) - Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Iranian Ambassador to Muscat Mousa Farhang on Sunday and handed him a note of protest over drone attacks that targeted sites in the governorates of Musandam and Al Wusta.

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Arab Times Online

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· Jul 12, 2026

Oman Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Drone Incidents, Lodges Formal Protest

MUSCAT, July 12: Oman has summoned Iran's ambassador to lodge a formal protest over drone incidents targeting sites in the governorates of Musandam and Al Batinah, the Foreign Mini...

NDTV

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· Jul 12, 2026

"Irresponsible Acts": Oman Summons Iran Ambassador After Latest Attack

Oman has also issued a formal protest to the Iranian ambassador following an attack on the country, state media reported.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Syrian foreign minister, Lebanese parliament speaker discuss bilateral ties

Beirut, July 2 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut on Thursday to discuss issues of mutual interest and the latest regional developments. The meeting was held as part of al-Shaibani’s official visit to Lebanon, during which he has held talks with senior Lebanese officials []

Haaretz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Oman summons Iran's ambassador after strikes on its territory

Oman summons Iran's ambassador after strikes on its territory

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 News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iranian Negotiating Delegation Heads to Oman to Meet Sultan Haitham bin Tariq

Iranian Negotiating Delegation Heads to Oman to Meet Sultan Haitham bin Tariq

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Related coverage for "Oman Summons Iranian Ambassador, Lodges Protest Over Drone Attacks": Arab Times Online — Oman Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Drone Incidents, Lodges Formal Protest. NDTV — "Irresponsible Acts": Oman Summons Iran Ambassador After Latest Attack. Syrian Arab News Agency — Syrian foreign minister, Lebanese parliament speaker discuss bilateral ties. Haaretz — Oman summons Iran's ambassador after strikes on its territory. The Washington Post — Iran says it launched further attacks as clashes test fragile ceasefire. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Iranian Negotiating Delegation Heads to Oman to Meet Sultan Haitham bin Tariq