Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1953, The Egyptian revolution of 1952 ends with the overthrow of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and the declaration of the Republic of Egypt. In 1964, Uday Hussein, Iraqi commander (died 2003) was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2018, XXXTentacion, American rapper (born 1998) passed away. In 2022, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, Danish politician, minister of foreign affairs (born 1941) passed away. In 2023, Notable victims of the Titan submersible implosion: Shahzada Dawood, Pakistani-British businessman (born 1975) Hamish Harding, British businessman (born 1964) Paul-Henri Nargeolet, French navy commander and explorer (born 1946) Stockton Rush, American businessman, CEO and founder of OceanGate (born 1962) passed away. In 2023, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board including the co-founder and CEO of the company, Stockton Rush in the North Atlantic Ocean. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump rages that massive Iran concession in his own deal is 'Dumocrat propaganda'
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President Donald Trump lashed out on Truth Social, insisting there is no 300 billion U.S. payment to Iran tied to his new peace deal and blaming Democrats for the reports.There is no 300 Billion Dollar payment to Iran by the U.S. That's Fake News! Trump wrote. All there is for the U.S. is Success, Lower Oil Prices, and Victory. Check out the Stock Market. Dumocrat propaganda at play!!!The post is the latest in a string of denials over a figure that appears in the deal's own text. On Wednesday, the administration released the 14-point memorandum of understanding the U.S. and Iran reached over the weekend, which says the U.S., together with its regional partners, will ensure financing of at least 300 billion for a reconstruction fund for Iran. Trump was swiftly fact-checked online after an earlier post calling the number fake.Vice President JD Vance has acknowledged the sum, telling CBS News that Iran could have access to the fund if it meets its obligations. Vance said the money would be funded by the Gulf Coast coalition, not U.S. taxpayers, a distinction Trump echoed when he said the U.S. would not put up 10 cents. Some critics noted that if the figure were fake, Vance would not have confirmed it on national television.The number drew immediate criticism online, with commentators pointing out that it's larger than Iran's annual budget and contradicts Trump's earlier vow that Iran would get no money in any way, shape, or form.Trump has stressed the deal is not final, warning the U.S. could resume bombing if they don't behave.
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