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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. 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 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Three Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Hit By Drones
Three ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz were hit by drones, causing some damage to the vessels. Iranian state media reported that one tanker traveling near the Omani coast was hit after it ignored a warning from the IRGC. The British military said that projectiles hit two other vessels. There were no reports []
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BRICS News
· Jul 7, 2026
JUST IN: Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
JUST IN: Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’
TEHERAN: Tiga kapal tangki minyak asing diarahkan berpatah balik ke Teluk selepas cuba melalui perairan Selat Hormuz tanpa kebenaran Iran, lapor penyiar rasmi negara itu, IRIB. Menurut laporan itu, kapal berkenaan cuba menggunakan laluan selatan selat tanpa berkoordinasi dengan pihak berkuasa Iran, sekali gus mencetuskan campur tangan Tentera Laut Pengawal Revolusi Islam (IRGC). Tentera laut ... Read more The post Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Reuters
· Jul 7, 2026
LIVE: View of Strait of Hormuz traffic after tankers hit
A vessel tracker shows traffic in the Strait of Hormuz after three tankers were hit, including an LNG carrier at risk of explosion. #straitofhormuz #hormuz #oil #tanker #lng #oil #iran #iranwar Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
Iran Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
"Proactive energy diplomacy by Govt": Former diplomat Navdeep Suri on India's response to Hormuz-linked energy crisis
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], June 29 (ANI): After nearly four months of conflict, a tenous peace deal between Iran and the United States has seen the crucial energy chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz open to sea traffic. Oil tankers and other vessels with critical Oil supplies are now transiting freely through the Strait. India, which is largely dependent on energy imports, was able to ride the crisis successfully
Bloomberg
· Jul 6, 2026
Tankers Cross Hormuz Via US-Protected Corridor
Western navies continue to say that the threat risk in the Strait of Hormuz is substantial and that the center of the strait has been mined, as ships try to avoid the attentions of Iran's military. Bloomberg's Michael Heath reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Economic Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Vessel hit by projectile in Hormuz Strait
Vessel hit by projectile in Hormuz Strait
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Related coverage for "Three Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Hit By Drones": BRICS News — JUST IN: Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.. Utusan Malaysia — Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’. Reuters — LIVE: View of Strait of Hormuz traffic after tankers hit. Iran Herald — "Proactive energy diplomacy by Govt": Former diplomat Navdeep Suri on India's response to Hormuz-linked energy crisis . Bloomberg — Tankers Cross Hormuz Via US-Protected Corridor. The Economic Times — Vessel hit by projectile in Hormuz Strait