Today in News History
On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 684, Pope Benedict II is the last pope to require confirmation by the Byzantine emperor before taking office. In 1243, Mongols defeat the Seljuk Turks at the Battle of Köse Dağ. In 1274, Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Persian scientist and writer (born 1201) passed away. In 1487, John Argyropoulos, Byzantine philosopher and scholar (born 1415) passed away. In 1723, After a siege and bombardment by cannon, Baku surrenders to the Russians. In 1932, Dame Marguerite Pindling, Bahamian politician; Governor-General of the Bahamas was born. In 1945, The United Nations Charter is signed by 50 Allied nations in San Francisco, California. In 1945, Issa al-Haadi al-Mahdi (Dwight York), American criminal, black supremacist, pedophile, convicted child molester, and musician was born. In 1963, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Russian-Swiss businessman and philanthropist was born. In 1995, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani deposes his father Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in a bloodless coup d'état. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Persian Gulf Arab states owe stability to Iran’s stewardship of Strait of Hormuz: Leader’s advisor
A senior advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei warns the Persian Gulf Arab states that their stability and survival depend entirely on Iran’s historic and strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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