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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. 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 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. 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 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Two Ships Hit, Five Days of Strikes: How the US-Iran Ceasefire Nearly Collapsed Before Doha

The Eastern Herald

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July 3, 2026

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An Iranian drone hit the Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely on June 25, triggering the most dangerous five-day exchange of the ceasefire period. US aircraft struck Iranian sites twice, Iran hit US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, and talks were threatened before Doha reset the framework.

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Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 8, 2026

Can the Iran US Ceasefire Survive After Fresh Strikes in the Gulf?

The ceasefire between the United States and Iran, brokered last month after four months of conflict, was intended to create a 60 day window for negotiations on a permanent agreement and restore stability to the Gulf. The conflict began with U.S. and Israeli strikes across Iran and escalated into the largest disruption to global energy [] The post Can the Iran US Ceasefire Survive After Fresh Strikes in the Gulf? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Selat Hormuz masih belum aman

TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Target vs target: What US hit in Iran, and what Tehran struck in response

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed after fresh military strikes. Both nations launched attacks, expanding the conflict across the Gulf region. Iran targeted US air defence systems and facilities in several Middle Eastern countries. The United States struck approximately ninety military sites across Iran. These exchanges marked the biggest breach of the truce since April.

The Media Line

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· Jul 12, 2026

US-Iran Deal Unravels as Missiles and Sanctions Return

A temporary ceasefire meant to contain the US-Iran [] The post US-Iran Deal Unravels as Missiles and Sanctions Return appeared first on The Media Line.

9 News Australia

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· Jun 26, 2026

U.S. military launches strikes on Iran in response to commercial ship attack | 9 News Australia

The interim ceasefire between the US and Iran is in doubt, after the US launched strikes in response to an Iranian drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

CNN

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran fires at Jordan, US ship buildup & more: Military experts on Iran war

The ceasefire between the US and Iran has broken down after both sides exchanged fresh strikes this week. Regional sources have confirmed to CNN that Pakistan and Qatar are working to bring the two countries back to the negotiating table. In segments gathered over the past few days, retired military experts provide their insight to CNN on what this fresh round of strikes means for both sides, the Gulf region and the war at large. 0:00 What makes this stage of the conflict different? 4:32 What are the US and Iran targeting? 8:54 Did Iran overplay its hand? 13:29 What does the US hope to accomplish in this new stage of war? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #Iran

Daily News Egypt

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· Jul 8, 2026

US-Iran ceasefire collapses as Gulf strikes escalate, Trump threatens fresh military action

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to collapse on Wednesday as both sides exchanged fresh military strikes across the Gulf, reigniting regional tensions, disrupting maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and prompting widespread condemnation from Arab governments. The US military launched a new wave of strikes overnight against military targets [] The post US-Iran ceasefire collapses as Gulf strikes escalate, Trump threatens fresh military action first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

DawnNews English

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· Jun 27, 2026

US-Iran Ceasefire in Crisis After Military Strikes and Hormuz Attack | Dawn News English

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire came under renewed pressure after both countries exchanged military strikes following an attack on a commercial cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz. #iran #usa #trump #straitofhormuz #middleeast #breakingnews #worldnews #israel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Punching Bag Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump and Iran Trade Blows as Peace Talks Continue

A Ceasefire Becomes a Contest The new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding was never going to bring instant calm. It stopped the wider war, but it did not end the struggle for leverage. Instead, the latest round of attacks shows something more complicated: the United States and Iran are still negotiating, but they are doing it [] The post Trump and Iran Trade Blows as Peace Talks Continue appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Gulf Flare-Up Paused: US And Iran Agree To ‘Stand Down’ And Head To Doha After Weekend Of Strikes

The United States and Iran agreed late Sunday evening to halt military operations in the Gulf and return to diplomatic negotiations, narrowly preserving a fragile ceasefire that was signed less than two weeks ago. Washington has proposed that the new round of technical discussions take place in Doha, Qatar, with meetings starting as early as [] Gulf Flare-Up Paused: US And Iran Agree To ‘Stand Down’ And Head To Doha After Weekend Of Strikes

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz until US ends regional intervention, hours after third round of US strikes on Iranian targets

CENTCOM said the strikes hit missile, drone and naval facilities as well as communications networks, while Tehran had already warned of a harsh response and rejected Oman's proposal for separate shipping lanes through the strait The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz until US ends regional intervention, hours after third round of US strikes on Iranian targets appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Defence Blog

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire “over” after overnight strikes

A ceasefire that ended a war three weeks ago collapsed within hours on Tuesday, after gunfire and explosions started flying between the United States and Iran again, and President Donald Trump stood in front of reporters at a NATO summit and simply declared it dead. The immediate spark was a string of attacks on commercial []

KTLA 5

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. launches new round of airstrikes against Iran

The U.S. carried out another round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the fragile ceasefire. Details: https://ktla.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-kuwait-and-bahrain-face-incoming-missiles-after-us-strikes-on-iran/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Latestly.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses As Fresh Strikes, Strait of Hormuz Closure Deepen Middle East Crisis

US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses As Fresh Strikes, Strait of Hormuz Closure Deepen Middle East Crisis

Iran Herald

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· Jun 29, 2026

US and Iran agree to halt attacks ahead of Doha talks Axios

The countries exchanged two rounds of strikes last, putting the fragile ceasefire to the testThe US and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities and continue peace talks in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, according to several media outlets that cited senior US officials.The sides exchanged strikes on Friday and Saturday, just 11 days after they signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at prov

NBC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

US and Iran Exchange Back-And-Forth Strikes For Second Day

The United States and Iran exchanged a new round of intensive back-and-forth strikes hours after President Donald Trump declared he thinks the ceasefire is now over. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US official says ceasefire with Iran is no longer in effect.

JUST IN: US official says ceasefire with Iran is no longer in effect.@BRICSNews

War on the Rocks

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fraying Deals and Rising Strikes

Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranThree weeks after it was signed, the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran seems to be quickly unravelling. The two sides skirmished after an April ceasefire and continued to do so after the memorandum of understanding was reached, but had managed to keep those tit-for-tat exchanges from escalating into a full-on return to hostilities. Their agreement nonetheless faced death by a thousand cuts over mutual claims of violations and bad faith.A string The post Fraying Deals and Rising Strikes appeared first on War on the Rocks.

NPR News

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· Jul 10, 2026

U.S.-Iran fighting appears to pause. And, life inside Israel's military zones in Gaza

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after two days of clashing amid a shaky ceasefire. And, a look at what life is like inside Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza.

The Hill

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· Jun 27, 2026

US, Iran test each other’s red lines in new fighting

The delicate ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was put to the test on Friday when the U.S. military reopened strikes against the Middle Eastern nation over an alleged infringement of the agreement’s terms. President Trump called the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz a “foolish violation”...

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

US and Iran agree to halt strikes and meet this week, US official says

The U.S. and Iran agreed to stop attacking each other, according to a senior U.S. official, as the two sides plan to meet Tuesday in Qatar’s capital to work out their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters: The ceasefire is barely 11 days old and already on shaky ground with renewed strikes []...Click to read more

MS NOW

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at 3 Gulf Arab states

The strikes came hours after President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the fragile ceasefire. The post U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at 3 Gulf Arab states appeared first on MS NOW.

BizNews

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· Jul 9, 2026

BN Daybreak: US-Iran ceasefire collapse; Cronje on SA politics; Ballito mall bomb scare

BN Daybreak: US-Iran ceasefire collapse; Cronje on SA politics; Ballito mall bomb scare

TRT World

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump says ceasefire deal with Iran is over

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and Tehran should expect further strikes on Wednesday. He made the comments during an angry broadside at the Nato summit in Ankara. Overnight, the US launched strikes on more than 80 Iranian targets around the strait of Hormuz and revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Tehran to export oil. The action followed Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels on Tuesday. Iran says eight members of its military were killed, and that, in response, it hit US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Jon Brain reports.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

In many ways it was already the ceasefire that never was. But with the United States and Iran claiming to have hit dozens of targets each with air, drone and missile strikes in the past 48 hours, it’s increasingly hard to see where this goes next. The new strikes are the latest in a series The post The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 29, 2026

Caught in an escalation spiral, US and Iran agree to stand down — for now

ENOUGH ALREADY: After a fraught weekend which began with an Iranian drone strike on a commercial ship, prompting U.S. attacks on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, to which Iran responded by targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, triggering another round of “defensive strikes” from the U.S. — both sides have agreed to []

TASS

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· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar calls peaceful settlement best security guarantee for region

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari pointed out that a ceasefire is currently in effect and a memorandum of understanding has been signed between Iran and the United States

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 11, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN - CENTCOM says at 7:15 pm EST, U.S.

JUST IN - CENTCOM says at 7:15 pm EST, U.S. began launching a third round of strikes against Iran, after Iran attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting through the Hormuz Strait.Source: https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2076089130857951463?s=20@disclosetv

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

US and Iran Halt Attacks, Mediators Race to Restore Diplomacy After Strikes

The US and Iran halted military operations on July 10 after two days of strikes, with Washington saying technical talks continue. But the structural dispute over the Strait of Hormuz that broke the June ceasefire remains unresolved, leaving mediators with days to prevent renewed fighting.

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 8, 2026

Shall We Be Ceasing Fire Today?

Eh The U.S.-Iran truce that has been on shaky ground for weeks appeared to edge closer to collapse on Wednesday after the two sides traded new attacks and President Trump said he considered the deal to be over. The renewed hostilities and pessimistic rhetoric followed weeks of occasional exchanges of strikes and brewing tension over [] The post Shall We Be Ceasing Fire Today? appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 27, 2026

US launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after drone attacks

The U.S. conducted a fresh round of strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Saturday, as a weekend of tit-for-tat attacks led both sides to claim violations of the ceasefire underpinning peace talks. The first American strikes on Friday came ...

Le Monde

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· Jul 10, 2026

Strait of Hormuz deadlock could lead Trump into sporadic war with Iran

The renewed US and Iranian strikes on Wednesday, despite the memorandum of understanding reached between the two countries, jeopardize hopes for a swift end to the crisis unpopular with the American public.

The Tribune

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· Jul 9, 2026

US strikes around 90 targets in Iran as conflict escalates; Tehran hits Bahrain, Kuwait bases

The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes for the second consecutive day, with Washington targeting Iranian military sites and Tehran retaliating by attacking US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened further escalation, fuelling fears of an oil crisis as shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply. Responding to the []

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain following Trump ultimatum

A fragile, two-week-old interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran has collapsed into open warfare, triggering direct Iranian missile and drone strikes against U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain early Sunday. The sudden escalation began roughly an hour after U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ultimatum on social media, warning that Washington [] The post Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain following Trump ultimatum appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 9, 2026

US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait

TEHRAN (AFP) -- The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping corridor is a flashpoint in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before the US-Israeli attacks in February. After the foes traded attacks on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, but left the door open

Huffington Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. Launches New Airstrikes On Iran And Tehran Fires Back At Gulf Arab States

The strikes came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the fragile ceasefire.

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