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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. 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 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. 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 2012, Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Spirit of resistance Iran most important strengths during war

Mehr News Agency

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June 22, 2026

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Spirit of resistance Iran most important strengths during war

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The high spirit of resistance of the Iranian people is considered as the most important strengths during the US and Israeli war of aggression imposed against Iran on February 28.

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Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 28, 2026

Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran

Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran

Tehran Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

The epitome of resistance against bullies and hegemons

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was recognized as the embodiment of defiance against bullying nations and Western hegemony, particularly that led by the United States. Firm and unwavering in his stance, he never succumbed to pressure or intimidation. Ultimately, he lost his life standing up to bullies and challenging hegemons. He will be remembered as a distinguished political and religious leader, renowned for his extraordinary courage and bravery.

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs

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· Jul 5, 2026

Why the United States Is Losing to Iran at the Negotiating Table

Military superiority does not automatically translate into diplomatic success. America's greatest weakness in negotiations with Iran lies not in its power, but in its misunderstanding of diplomacy, culture, and strategic patience. The post Why the United States Is Losing to Iran at the Negotiating Table appeared first on Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.

JFeed

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran Is Bluffing With an Empty Hand — America Is Losing

Tehran is threatening war over Hormuz not because it is strong, but because it understands Washington’s political weakness.

Haaretz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Trump learns Iran's 'art of the deal' as Tehran negotiators come under hardline fire

The internal power struggle inside Iran's regime reached a peak this week, as mounting domestic pressure on Tehran's negotiating team has not gone unnoticed in Washington. One thing is now clear: Iran is no longer led by Ali Khamenei

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iranian commander warns US, Israeli entity against military action

TEHRAN, July 02 (YPA) – Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi, said on Thursday that the Iranian armed forces are fully prepared to defend the country’s independence and sovereignty, warning the United States and Israeli occupation against any hostile action or strategic miscalculation toward Iran. Abdollahi affirmed that Iran’s deterrence []

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 26, 2026

A broken reed vs. Netzach Yisrael

When outside forces try to tie our hands or misread our enemies, our only true defense is our internal clarity, our own independent strength, and our deep faith in Netzach Yisrael.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Baghaei hails Armed Forces for safeguarding Iran’s security

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei praised the country’s Armed Forces for safeguarding Iran’s security and stability, saying they remain vigilant against hostile activities amid continued threats against Iran.

Presstv

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran will answer Trump's 'vulgarity' with action, not vulgarity: Araghchi

Iranians are known for their civility, culture, and strong moral values. We do not answer vulgarity with vulgarity, but with action: fearlessly and with great valor.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 8, 2026

IRAN STRONGER THAN BEFORE?

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Korea Times News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Uncomfortable lessons of Iran war

Uncomfortable lessons of Iran war

Eunews

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· Jul 7, 2026

The West Keeps Misreading Iran’s Strategy

Commentators assume Iran is trying to defeat stronger adversaries. It isn't

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 6, 2026

Iranian regime has undeserved reputation as master negotiator, experts say

“The Iranian regime is only as strong a negotiator as we allow them to be,” Jason Brodsky, of United Against Nuclear Iran, told JNS.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 5, 2026

“We shattered their hegemony” – Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, asserted that the Iranian people—through their steadfast resistance in the recent war— prevailed against the US and Israel and effectively shattered their hegemony. Ghalibaf made these remarks during a meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Hafizuddin Ahmed, who visited Tehran to attend the memorial services for Iran’s The post “We shattered their hegemony” – Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 4, 2026

The One That Came Out on Top: How Iran Won the Conflict

The Iranians have come out on top after the conflict. They have demonstrated themselves as a pure and united nation by not dividing into small factions during the recent militarily confrontation with the United States and Israel. The Americans and Israelis were seemed to be launching a shock and awe strategy against the Iranians to [] The post The One That Came Out on Top: How Iran Won the Conflict appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 5, 2026

General Tod Wolters: Iran’s Resistance Units Have the Resolve and Capacity to Achieve Victory

General Tod Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and former Commander of U.S. European Command, praised the resilience of the Iranian people, the patriots of Ashraf 3, and the Resistance Units operating across Iran’s 31 provinces, stressing that their organized struggle represents the real path toward a free and democratic Iran.

EL PAÍS

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· Jun 23, 2026

United States versus Iran, the war of unequal forces that neither side could win

The combination of asymmetric military tactics and civilian targets outside the battlefield gave the Iranian regime a competitive and psychological edge, despite its clear inferiority to the world’s leading power

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran’s leadership emerges from war battered and transformed

Iran‘s leadership has pitched its war with the United States and Israel as a triumph, emerging stronger and more resolute than ever, but the damage inflicted by the war may have fundamentally transformed the regime for the worse. After the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding was signed on Thursday, both sides quickly maneuvered to present the []

ScheerPost

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· Jun 24, 2026

How Iran Is Moving From Resistance To Statecraft After The War

Farrokh Neghadar and Goudarz Eghtedari for Middle East Monitor The recent war involving Iran has revived a longstanding debate about the nature of Iranian power and the future of the Middle East. For decades, discussions of Iran in Western policy circles have oscillated between two assumptions: that the Islamic Republic is fundamentally ideological and irrational, []

Libertarian Institute

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· Jun 25, 2026

Vance Touts Increased Ties Between Iran, GCC States

Vice President JD Vance said that the war against Iran has resulted in Gulf Arab states seeking deeper ties with Tehran. “Because of the conversations they’re having with the Iranians. The Emiratis — by far the most hawkish, by far the most pro-Israel country in the [Gulf Cooperation Council] — they’re having conversations with the []

Valdai Discussion Club

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· Jul 6, 2026

The US-Iran War and Greater Eurasia

In spite of pessimistic forecasts of certain doom for Iran if Tehran ever found itself in a direct confrontation with Washington, the Islamic Republic withstood the overwhelming US-Israeli blow launched against it after decades of mounting tensions. With Iran emerging from the conflict as the first state in fifty years to survive a war with America, the outcome of the Middle East clash may now send ripples throughout an international system already fraught with uncertainty. Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, examines the consequences of the Iran War for the macroregion of Greater Eurasia.

Football | Mail Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

IAN HERBERT: The US and vast Iranian diaspora may be at war with this team, but Iran are winning friends and respect at the World Cup - yes, they're cohering with their Islamic dictatorship but they're just footballers

IAN HERBERT: The US and vast Iranian diaspora may be at war with this team, but Iran are winning friends and respect at the World Cup - yes, they're cohering with their Islamic dictatorship but they're just footballers

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Tehran home to ‘super villain convention’ to thwart Middle East peace

Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy likened Tehran to a "super villain convention" working to disrupt Middle East peace. “Iran is now under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and they’re plotting to rebuild their control in the Middle East,” Mr Levy told Sky News host James Macpherson. “What we’re seeing in Tehran and around Iran now is less of a funeral and more of a super villain convention; they’re bringing together all the worst people in the world … to plot together how to thwart the peace process in the Middle East.”

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Did Iran Emerge Stronger From the War?

"Iran feels STRONGER today." Former Senior Diplomatic Adviser Nimrod Novik argues Iran's leadership believes it emerged politically stronger despite suffering major military losses.

The Cradle

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· Jun 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia to host Gulf–Iran 'reconciliation summit'

Persian Gulf relations were heavily strained by the US-Israeli war on Iran, which engulfed all of West Asia

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Our state is strong, our Army is strong, our will is firm - President Ilham Aliyev

Our state is strong, our Army is strong, our will is firm - President Ilham Aliyev

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

US, Gulf states call for reopening Hormuz, reject ‘any tolls, fees, or attempts to assert control’ over waterway

US, Gulf bloc stress need to maintain ‘momentum and unity’ in talks to prevent Iran from ‘ever developing or otherwise acquiring a nuclear weapon’

Fox News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Vance takes lead selling Trump’s Iran gamble as Rubio, Hegseth and Ratcliffe cede spotlight on fragile deal

VP JD Vance defends fragile Iran MOU in Switzerland as reports suggest internal administration split over whether Tehran can be trusted on nuclear deal.

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