Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 632, Yazdegerd III ascends the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran). In 1858, Abraham Lincoln delivers his House Divided speech in Springfield, Illinois. In 1863, Francisco León de la Barra, Mexican politician and diplomat (died 1939) was born. In 1882, Mohammad Mosaddegh, Iranian educator and politician, 60th Prime Minister of Iran (died 1967) was born. In 1903, Roald Amundsen leaves Oslo, Norway, to commence the first east-west navigation of the Northwest Passage. In 1981, US President Ronald Reagan awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Ken Taylor, Canada's former ambassador to Iran, for helping six Americans escape from Iran during the hostage crisis of 1979-81; he is the first foreign citizen bestowed the honor. In 1994, Rezar, Albanian wrestler was born. In 2000, The Secretary-General of the UN reports that Israel has complied with United Nations Security Council Resolution 425, 22 years after its issuance, and completely withdrew from Lebanon. The Resolution does not encompass the Shebaa farms, which is claimed by Israel, Syria and Lebanon. In 2015, American businessman Donald Trump announces his campaign to run for President of the United States in the upcoming election. In 2016, Shanghai Disneyland Park, the first Disney Park in Mainland China, opens to the public. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump Signals Openness to Congress Reviewing Iran Deal

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June 16, 2026

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would be willing to let Congress review his administration’s emerging Iran agreement, as lawmakers from both parties press for more information about a deal intended to help formalize an end to the recent U.S.-Iran conflict. Asked during the G7 summit whether Congress should review the agreement, Trump said he []...Click to read more

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