Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2003, Zahra Kazemi, Iranian-Canadian freelance photographer (born 1948) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
US strikes target Iranian infrastructure
The US military continued its strikes on Iran on July 8-9, after breaking the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries and causing heavy damage to key Iranian infrastructure. A strategic railway bridge on the China-Iran rail corridor in Golestan province was heavily damaged. Strikes also hit Iranshahr airport, killing a firefighter, and targeted a maritime control tower in the port city of Chabahar. Smoke was seen rising from an Iranian port in Hormozgan province following the attacks. The strikes came hours after US President Donald Trump said the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the war was “over” after US strikes on the country on the night of July 7, and that the US would “probably” hit Iran again on the night of July 8. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
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Sputnik
· Jul 12, 2026
US, Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes After Hormuz Strait Closure
The United States attacked approximately 140 targets in Iran as part of its third wave of strikes this week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. In response to US attacks in the south of the country, Iran struck a number of US military facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, Press TV reported.
BRICS News
· Jun 28, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.
JUST IN: United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.@BRICSNews
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.
India TV News
· Jun 28, 2026
US releases footage of strikes on 10 Iranian sites as Tehran warns of 'crushing response' | WATCH
The United States has targeted multiple Iranian bases for a second straight day, which has once again escalated the situation across the entire Middle East despite Washington and Tehran signing a peace deal just few days ago, said the US Central Command (CENTCOM) earlier Sunday.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
'Era of one-sided deals is OVER,' Iran's top negotiator says amid Hormuz tensions
Statement comes after Iran attacks US bases in Gulf and Washington launches a 3rd round of strikes on Iranian military targets
The Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
Nato chief defends Trump’s strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’ despite threat to ceasefire
Iran targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the latest US strikes
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Related coverage for "US strikes target Iranian infrastructure": Sputnik — US, Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes After Hormuz Strait Closure. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.. Hananya Naftali — Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,". India TV News — US releases footage of strikes on 10 Iranian sites as Tehran warns of 'crushing response' | WATCH. Anadolu Agency — 'Era of one-sided deals is OVER,' Iran's top negotiator says amid Hormuz tensions. The Independent — Nato chief defends Trump’s strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’ despite threat to ceasefire