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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1906, Herbert Wehner, German politician, Minister of Intra-German Relations (died 1990) was born. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1953, Leon Spinks, American boxer (died 2021) was born. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2024, Monte Kiffin, American football coach (born 1940) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The U.S. war of choice against Iran has now become the War of Hormuz
American goals in the war on Iran were unclear from the start, driven by Donald Trump’s personal ambitions and the fantasies of pro-Israel neoconservatives. Now, however, there is a clear agenda: to prevent Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
US-Iran skirmishes are the new norm
The latest, continuing skirmish between the United States and Iran will be the new norm. Neither country wants a return to war, given that war is highly unlikely to lead to a decisive result in either direction. But Iran’s regional ambitions and anti-Americanism will drive it to keep testing American patience. In turn, President Donald []
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says it will "knock the hell out of"
JUST IN: US says it will knock the hell out of Iran if it attacks ships.@BRICSNews
India TV News
· Jun 26, 2026
'We knocked the hell out of them': Trump claims US has upper hand in Iran negotiations
Suggesting that the United States (US) has an upper hand over Iran as negotiations continue, President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that Tehran was completely defeated by Washington and the Middle East nation was forced to reach to an agreement.
Informed Comment
· Jun 27, 2026
Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’ against Iran hurts US Ties
How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US
Townhall
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran Is Already Begging for a Deal. Don't Give Them One.
Iran Is Already Begging for a Deal. Don't Give Them One.
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Related coverage for "The U.S. war of choice against Iran has now become the War of Hormuz": Washington Examiner — US-Iran skirmishes are the new norm. The Young Turks — BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says it will "knock the hell out of". India TV News — 'We knocked the hell out of them': Trump claims US has upper hand in Iran negotiations. Informed Comment — Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’ against Iran hurts US Ties. Townhall — Iran Is Already Begging for a Deal. Don't Give Them One.