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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. 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 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 2008, Bronisław Geremek, Polish historian and politician, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1932) passed away. 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, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
What the Iran war has revealed about Brics+

The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran was more than another Middle Eastern conflict. It became a defining stress test for the expanded Brics (Brics+), the grouping that is frequently portrayed as the flagship political platform of the Global South and a cornerstone of an emerging multipolar order. The war showed that the grouping – which has grown beyond its founding members Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – is neither a military alliance nor an ideological bloc. Rather, it...
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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
Informed Comment
· Jun 24, 2026
How Iran is moving from Resistance to Statecraft after the War
The recent war involving Iran has revived a longstanding debate about the nature of Iranian power and the future of the Middle East
ScheerPost
· Jun 24, 2026
How Iran Is Moving From Resistance To Statecraft After The War
Farrokh Neghadar and Goudarz Eghtedari for Middle East Monitor The recent war involving Iran has revived a longstanding debate about the nature of Iranian power and the future of the Middle East. For decades, discussions of Iran in Western policy circles have oscillated between two assumptions: that the Islamic Republic is fundamentally ideological and irrational, []
Egypt Independent
· Jun 26, 2026
One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement?
The big news is that the United States and Iran are no longer openly at war. That is, in itself, a win that likely saved lives a week after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding in France to halt the fighting. That pause was never a given, considering a half-century of hatred between The post One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Slate Magazine
· Jul 9, 2026
Are We Really Back at War With Iran?
The president’s house-of-cards peace deal has fallen apart.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
US-Iran skirmishes are the new norm
The latest, continuing skirmish between the United States and Iran will be the new norm. Neither country wants a return to war, given that war is highly unlikely to lead to a decisive result in either direction. But Iran’s regional ambitions and anti-Americanism will drive it to keep testing American patience. In turn, President Donald []
The Young Turks
· Jun 26, 2026
Breaking: Back to Bombing Iran!
Breaking: Back to Bombing Iran!
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jul 10, 2026
Renewed U.S.-Iran Fighting Could Trigger Middle East Oil Market Share Battle
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has shattered expectations of a lasting ceasefire, bringing fresh concerns over prolonged oil supply disruptions from the Middle East. The conflict has reignited debate over the stability of global crude markets, with traders and analysts watching closely for any signs of escalating disruption to regional production. Speculation [] The post Renewed U.S.-Iran Fighting Could Trigger Middle East Oil Market Share Battle appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
The Cradle
· Jun 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia to host Gulf–Iran 'reconciliation summit'
Persian Gulf relations were heavily strained by the US-Israeli war on Iran, which engulfed all of West Asia
Associated Press
· Jul 8, 2026
US military strikes Iran after it says Tehran attacked 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Jon Gambrell with The Associated Press in Dubai explains how the assault Wednesday came as part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. #news #iran #usa Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Iran war revealed limits of American military power
TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – The gap between America's military capability and its strategic achievements has never been clearer. The Iran war has revealed a crisis of deterrence and eroding U.S. influence.
Free Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Two Scorpions in a Changing Order: The Limits of Military Power in the Iran–Israel–United States Conflict
Analysis of the Iran–Israel–United States conflict has largely focused on Iran’s nuclear program, regional proxy networks, and ideological hostility towards Israel and the United States. While these factors remain central to the conflict, they are better understood as manifestations of a deeper strategic rivalry rather than its fundamental causes.
Salon
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump’s weekend war approach to Iran might never end
Last weekend's burst of violence might be a preview of a long-term low-boil war with Iran
Korea Times News
· Jun 26, 2026
Uncomfortable lessons of Iran war
Uncomfortable lessons of Iran war
The Economic Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran war back on? Timeline of the conflict & talks
Iran war back on? Timeline of the conflict & talks
ArcaMax
· Jun 26, 2026
US strikes Iran in response to Strait of Hormuz ship attack
WASHINGTON — The United States attacked Iran one day after Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an exchange that threatened to break the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. U.S. Central Command said that American ...
USA TODAY
· Jun 28, 2026
Trump again threatens Iran with warning it will 'no longer exist'
Tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate, with Iran targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid renewed hostilities. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Iran #MiddleEast #Military
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 4, 2026
Cold War: Decades of rivalry reshaped global power balance
A rivalry between two superpowers defined much of the 20th century. It shaped how the US built its military and used its influence around the world. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo looks back on the Cold War. 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 #ColdWar #UnitedStates #SovietUnion #USHistory #MilitaryHistory #GlobalPolitics #Superpowers #USForeignPolicy #ColdWarHistory #InternationalRelations #AlJazeeraEnglish
Dollar Collapse
· Jun 22, 2026
Iran Just Humiliated the U.S. — Here’s the Inflation Bill
The war in Iran is reaching a critical stage. The world can stomach an energy shock, provided it’s short-lived. The war in Iran is proving not to be short-lived. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran was not signed over the weekend. And numerous reports indicate the two nations are once again []
Altaghyeer NewsPaper
· Jan 28, 2026
Drums of War: The Buildup Against Iran & The Eastern Axis’s Dilemma
Drums of War: The Buildup Against Iran The Eastern Axis’s Dilemma By Mohamed Al-Hassan Mohamed Noor Events in the Middle East are accelerating at an alarming pace. The “drums of war” are no longer a journalistic metaphor but a tangible reality felt in every move. From closed-door meetings between American and Israeli military leaders
Ariana News
· Jun 22, 2026
Iran invites Afghanistan’s prime minister to attend funeral ceremony of Ali Khamenei
Iran's Alireza Bikdeli described relations between Afghanistan and Iran as historical and deep, and expressed appreciation for the sympathy shown by the Islamic Emirate and the Afghan people during the recent conflict. He added that political and economic ties between the two countries had continued without interruption despite the war. The post Iran invites Afghanistan’s prime minister to attend funeral ceremony of Ali Khamenei first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
Iran Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Regional tensions escalate as Iran targets Gulf nations; OIC and neighbors condemn "flagrant" attacks
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], July 13 (ANI): A wave of regional instability has gripped the Middle East following reports of widespread Iranian attacks targeting multiple Gulf nations in response to US strikes in Tehran, drawing sharp condemnation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and triggering formal diplomatic protests as the standoff on the Strait of Hormuz continues. In a statement issued on Sunda
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 12, 2026
Baghaei: Iranian strikes on U.S. bases are legitimate self-defense
Baghaei: Iranian strikes on U.S. bases are legitimate self-defense
Valdai Discussion Club
· Jul 6, 2026
The US-Iran War and Greater Eurasia
In spite of pessimistic forecasts of certain doom for Iran if Tehran ever found itself in a direct confrontation with Washington, the Islamic Republic withstood the overwhelming US-Israeli blow launched against it after decades of mounting tensions. With Iran emerging from the conflict as the first state in fifty years to survive a war with America, the outcome of the Middle East clash may now send ripples throughout an international system already fraught with uncertainty. Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, examines the consequences of the Iran War for the macroregion of Greater Eurasia.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 27, 2026
Strait of Hormuz threat level rises amid US-Iran escalation
Iran and the United States have exchanged strikes, presenting a significant challenge to the interim peace agreement. Iranian forces targeted a US tanker, followed by a US response involving six fighter jets striking infrastructure facilities. Subsequently, Iran launched explosive drones toward Bahrain and directed a drone at a Panamanian-registered tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat level in the Strait has increased considerably.
World Israel News
· Jul 9, 2026
Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases
The Middle East moved closer to a wider regional war overnight as the United States launched a second straight wave of strikes on Iran, hitting more than 90 military targets, while the Iran regime retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. According to US Central Command, American forces targeted [] The post Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases appeared first on World Israel News.
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.
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.
Drudge Report
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran war dramatically reignites as USA launches strikes...
Iran war dramatically reignites as USA launches strikes... (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:Tehran opens fire on SIX American allies...Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorized' vessel hit...NEW ATTACKS... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron
DNyuz
· Jul 13, 2026
The War Trump Can’t Control
Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts Following the U.S.’s war with Iran can give you whiplash. One day, it’s nearing a resolution; the next, the nations have resumed missile strikes on each other’s military installations, and Iran on Gulf States caught in the destructive web of this conflict. []
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
Hananya Naftali
· Jun 28, 2026
[Video] BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians l [...]
BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians loyal to Iran's regime. The Iranian regime’s influence is a cancer in the Middle East, destroying every country it touches - Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. The people of the Middle East are waking up.
Intel Slava
· Jun 28, 2026
🇮🇷❌🇺🇸🇧🇭🇰🇼 — BREAKING: Iran retaliates against the United States.
— BREAKING: Iran retaliates against the United States. Impacts have been recorded in Issa Air Base, Bahrain and Ali Al-Salem Base, Kuwait.
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states
Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states
Euronews
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes as tensions in the Gulf rise
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the latest wave of US strikes constituted “a blatant war crime and condemned what it called “aggressive actions” by the US military. Tehran responded with strikes of its own towards Gulf countries.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
Selat Hormuz masih belum aman
TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran expands Gulf attacks as Hormuz tensions push oil prices higher
The United States and Iran exchanged heavy missile and drone strikes over the weekend and into Monday, widening the conflict across the Gulf as Tehran targeted U.S. military facilities in [] The post Iran expands Gulf attacks as Hormuz tensions push oil prices higher appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Interaksyon
· Jul 2, 2026
Despite its best efforts, Iran won’t be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why
Tensions have again escalated in the Middle East, with the United States and Iran trading strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. It follows reports of an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship trying to transit through the strait. Both the US and Iran have accused each other of breaking the agreed 60-day interim peace [] The post Despite its best efforts, Iran won’t be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why appeared first on Interaksyon.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 8, 2026
Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes, oil curbs
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 ran’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 [] The post Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes, oil curbs appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
TRT World
· Jul 12, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz becomes the center of the US- Iran crisis
The US and Iran have sharply escalated their confrontations on each other, exchanging military strikes after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. With neither side showing any willingness to back down, hopes for renewed negotiations are fading. Kristina Simich has the story.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran expands regional attacks as tensions with U.S. escalate
Washington, July.12 (SANA) Iran and the United States exchanged fresh missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as Tehran expanded its military operations to include several Gulf states hosting U.S. military facilities, according to the report. Iran said it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global energy shipments, while the []
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