Today in News History
On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1853, The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1908, Nelson Rockefeller, American businessman and politician, 41st Vice President of the United States (died 1979) was born. In 1937, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. In 1947, Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico in what became known as the Roswell UFO incident. In 1965, Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 21 is destroyed by a bomb near 100 Mile House, Canada, killing 52. In 1972, Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 1989, Tor Marius Gromstad, Norwegian footballer (died 2012) was born. In 2014, Israel launches an offensive on Gaza amid rising tensions following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
U.S. revokes Iran oil waivers after Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked the temporary waivers it issued as part of the memorandum of understanding with Iran that allowed Tehran to sell oil, the Department of Treasury announced. Why it matters: The revocation of the waivers that was issued less than three weeks ago is in response to the renewed Iranian attacks against ships in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours. Driving the news: A U.S. official said the Office of Foreign Assets Control is revoking the general license, which authorized the sale of Iranian oil. As President Trump and the administration have repeatedly affirmed, the MOU in effect with Iran is entirely performance-based, the U.S. official said.Iran will only reap benefits if they exhibit good behavior. Iran's actions in the Strait were wholly unacceptable to the United States and will be met with consequences. Our negotiators continue to work in good faith towards a final deal.This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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