Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. 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, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. 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 presses Iran to end ship attacks before Oman talks
Iran has been asked to issue a public statement confirming that commercial shipping will no longer be targeted. The post US presses Iran to end ship attacks before Oman talks appeared first on BOL News.
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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.
Daily Mirror
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait with Middle East ceasefire on the brink
Iran launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after the US hit 10 targets in the country - the Islamic Republic warned negotiations with Washington will come to a 'complete halt' if US strikes continue
ABC7 New York
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war
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.
TRT World
· Jul 1, 2026
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal
US and Iranian envoys are in Qatar, but not for direct talks. Iran insists it will not begin negotiations on a final deal until the memorandum of understanding is fully implemented. Tehran wants Israel's assault on Lebanon to end, and for the US to lift oil sanctions and release its frozen funds. Craig Boswell reports from Washington.
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 []
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Related coverage for "US presses Iran to end ship attacks before Oman talks": CityNews Montreal — US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states. Daily Mirror — Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait with Middle East ceasefire on the brink. ABC7 New York — Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war . India TV News — How Iran's strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait forced the US to reassess military presence in Middle East. TRT World — US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal. Libertarian Institute — Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran