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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. 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, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. 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, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
US-Iran confrontation: Strikes raise fears of return to conflict
The latest confrontations between the US and Iran have highlighted the fragility of their agreement. Al Jazeera's Mohamed Vall has been speaking to Iranians about their fears, and hopes. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Iran #USIran #MiddleEast #IranNews #UnitedStates #Diplomacy #RegionalTensions #Conflict #Geopolitics #MiddleEastNews #ForeignPolicy #AlJazeeraEnglish
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BRICS News
· Jun 26, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says it's strikes against Iran are not a return to major combat operations.
JUST IN: US says it's strikes against Iran are not a return to major combat operations.@BRICSNews
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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Iran Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse imo
The region enters a fragile pause with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the centerAt the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven lessons from the new conflict. Sanctions, we noted, are often followed by force; pressure on Iran would be long-term; concessions to the attacking side wouldn't work; the leadership of the targeted country would bec
The Tribune
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran strikes targets in Gulf after US hits 90 sites; India urges calm
The US carried out strikes on Iran for the second consecutive day while Tehran retaliated by targeting American bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened to escalate the strikes, raising fears of deepening of the oil crisis as the vital Strait of Hormuz is seeing a low volume of shipping. Iran accused []
Le Monde
· 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.
Novara Media
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump Just Can’t Quit Iran
The US and Iran are back to tit-for-tat strikes as both countries vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: We speak to the Greens candidate Geraldine Coggins, who is hoping to fill Andy Burnham’s shoes in the Manchester mayoral race, and Robert Jenrick has found himself in hot water over his finances. With []
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Related coverage for "US-Iran confrontation: Strikes raise fears of return to conflict": BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says it's strikes against Iran are not a return to major combat operations.. The Young Turks — BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!. Iran Herald — Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse imo . The Tribune — Iran strikes targets in Gulf after US hits 90 sites; India urges calm. Le Monde — Strait of Hormuz deadlock could lead Trump into sporadic war with Iran. Novara Media — Trump Just Can’t Quit Iran