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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. 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 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
UAE Says Missile Threats Remained Outside Its Borders Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions
The United Arab Emirates said early Sunday that missile threats detected during the latest escalation between the United States and Iran remained outside the country's borders, as tensions continued to rise across the Gulf. In a statement posted on X, the UAE Ministry of Defence said that missile threats detected this morning were outside the ...
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Libertarian Institute
· Jun 24, 2026
Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran
The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []
India TV News
· Jun 29, 2026
How Iran's strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait forced the US to reassess military presence in Middle East
The back-and-forth attacks between the United States (US) and Iran, despite them signing a peace deal this month, have once again escalated the tensions in the Middle East, with analysts fearing that it could further disrupt the global supply chains. These strikes are a result of Iran targeting a container vessel near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz.
Latestly.com
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran Launches Missile, Drone Attacks on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain After American Strikes
The Middle East moved closer to a wider conflict after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched a coordinated missile and drone assault targeting US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain early Sunday. The attacks came hours after the United States carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, marking another sharp escalation in the standoff between Washington and Tehran.
Intel Slava
· Jul 12, 2026
[Video] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — WATCH: The US Fifth Fleet base in Juffair, Bahrain, is reportedly under direc [...]
— WATCH: The US Fifth Fleet base in Juffair, Bahrain, is reportedly under direct attack by missiles and drones.@IntelSlava
Iran Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran tells Gulf states not to serve as arenas for US attacks
Tehran has maintained that its strikes against American bases in the region are strictly defensiveIran has warned that Arab states in the Middle East are legitimate targets for retaliatory strikes because they host US military bases.The US continued striking targets in Iran early on Monday local time, marking the fourth consecutive night of bombardment. On Sunday, Iran responded by firing
World Israel News
· Jul 9, 2026
‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes
Tehran warned additional U.S. attacks would trigger wider retaliation against American military installations across the region. The post ‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes appeared first on World Israel News.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain
TEHERAN: Kor Pengawal Revolusi Iran (IRGC) berkata pada Khamis bahawa mereka telah menyerang pangkalan tentera Amerika Syarikat (AS) di Bahrain dan Kuwait sebagai tindak balas terhadap serangan terbaharu Amerika, menurut kenyataan yang disiarkan oleh televisyen Perbadanan Penyiaran Republik Islam Iran (IRIB). Menurut IRGC, mereka menyasarkan infrastruktur dan kemudahan utama di pangkalan tentera AS di Arifjan ... Read more The post Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Financial Times
· Jun 28, 2026
US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire falters
Truce under pressure as Tehran counters US attacks by targeting military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait
South China Morning Post
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran strikes American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive
Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might “militarily complete the job”, Iran early on Sunday launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, continuing a series of escalating attacks. Beyond the Gulf, Israel said it had struck Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon as...
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran slams US-GCC statement as ‘provocative,’ urges regional policy rethink
Tehran accuses Gulf states of aligning with Washington and Israel against regional security interests
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 12, 2026
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. [] The post US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
AzerNews
· Jun 29, 2026
Why US-Iran confrontation persist despite diplomacy
The latest escalation between the United States and Iran illustrates a recurring paradox in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where diplomatic engagement and military confrontation are not mutually exclusive.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 22, 2026
Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance
Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance Iran's acting defence minister, Majid Ibn al-Reza, has called on Islamic countries to establish a regional security belt, arguing that greater cooperation is needed to address shared security challenges. According to the IRNA news agency, al-Reza made the proposal during a telephone conversation with Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif. The remarks come as countries across the Gulf continue to reassess regional security arrangements following the conflict that began in late February. Iran has maintained that its military operations targeted US interests, while several Gulf states have disputed that claim and said civilian infrastructure was also affected.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 12, 2026
US-Iran news LIVE: Second ship attacked in Hormuz in 24 hours as Tehran maintains closure; Pak, Saudi ‘concerned’
US-Iran news LIVE: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, warning that the recent clashes between the United States and Iran pose a threat to regional peace and stability.
Independent Online
· Jul 13, 2026
Middle East on the brink as US and Iran unleash fresh strikes
Middle East on the brink as US and Iran unleash fresh strikes
Economic Times
· Jul 11, 2026
Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations are remaining cautious to avoid direct involvement in the confrontation. Crude oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing geopolitical risks. India, a major oil importer, faces increased vulnerability from these market developments.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran and US Escalate Attacks as Both Sides Threaten Further Military Action
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U. S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after President Donald Trump threatened severe consequences for Iran if they did not adhere to an interim peace agreement intended to end ongoing fighting. Following this, Israel attacked Iran-aligned Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, a day after a ceasefire deal was [] The post Iran and US Escalate Attacks as Both Sides Threaten Further Military Action appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 27, 2026
US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region
US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region
Doha News
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait as regional tensions escalate
Iran targeted American military positions in Bahrain and Kuwait overnight following fresh U.S. strikes, prompting renewed fears of wider instability in the Gulf. Iran launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. military (The post Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait as regional tensions escalate is from Doha News | Qatar.)
The Economic Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert
Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert
Haaretz
· Jul 13, 2026
Pawns or power brokers? Gulf states again seek to sway U.S.-Iran war
An Arab official told Haaretz that Iran's strikes aim to pressure Gulf states into pushing Washington to halt its attacks – a move they say undermines their mediation efforts
Al Jazeera
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran attacks US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
Iran launches attacks on Gulf states, targeting US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
The Independent
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran war: UAE warns public of incoming missile attack as explosions heard in Qatar
A missile alert sounded in Qatar
BERNAMA
· Jul 13, 2026
World : IRGC Claims Strikes On US Targets In Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait In Retaliation
TEHRAN, July 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had targeted US bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US attacks against coastal Iranian provinces earlier in the day, reported Xinhua.
Presstv
· Jul 5, 2026
Resistance has transcended borders after Leader’s martyrdom, Iranian commander says
Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says warns that Israel and the United States now face a united Islamic front following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Pakistan urges restraint amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions
Islamabad, July 9 (SANA) Pakistan on Thursday called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue and diplomacy following renewed military escalation between the two countries. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the renewed conflict serves no one’s interests and urged both sides to avoid actions []
Euronews
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Gulf states as Trump warns US bombing could get 'much worse'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had struck US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to fresh American strikes. They also warned their responses would expand to other bases across the region if US attacks were repeated.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict. Th
Trend News Agency
· Jun 28, 2026
US military infrastructure targets attacked in Kuwait and Bahrain – IRGC
US military infrastructure targets attacked in Kuwait and Bahrain – IRGC
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
Region seeks security framework with Iran: Qatari PM
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – The Persian Gulf region is now working toward a new security architecture that includes Iran, Qatar's prime minister says.
Egyptian Gazette
· 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.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,"
Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region legitimate targets, claims coordinated strikes on Gulf installationsIran's Revolutionary Guard says every American base in the region is now a legitimate target and claims a coordinated missile-and-drone attack on US military sites, including the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (Sheikh Isa / Manama), Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Salman Port, plus the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The escalation follows overnight US strikes on Iranian targets.
BRICS News
· Jul 13, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an "act [...]
JUST IN: Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an act of war.@BRICSNews
Al-Monitor
· Jul 13, 2026
Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire
The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts to permanently end the war. The renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early Sunday on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz whose crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames.
China Global Television Network
· Jun 27, 2026
ME tensions: US strikes Iran; Lebanon-Israel-US framework deal signed
Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Friday as the United States carried out air strikes on Iran while Lebanon, Israel and the US reached a new trilateral framework agreement in Washington aimed at reshaping security arrangements along the Lebanese border.
MS NOW
· Jul 8, 2026
Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes and limits Iran’s oil sales
The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down. The post Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes and limits Iran’s oil sales appeared first on MS NOW.
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