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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. 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 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. 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 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why Trump desperately needs Nato’s help to get out of his mess in Iran
Despite launching a new wave of strikes, Washington knows that there is no military solution to break the deadlock in talks with Tehran. Daniel Keane argues that it is time for other countries to help Trump find a solution
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BRICS News
· Jun 23, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump says Iran is in a "humanitarian crisis"
JUST IN: President Trump says Iran is in a humanitarian crisis and it's necessary to help.Now, before it is too late.@BRICSNews
TRT World
· Jun 25, 2026
Nato chief Rutte tries to ease tensions over Iran with Trump
Nato allies that are staying out of the Iran conflict. His White House visit comes ahead of Trump's trip to Ankara for the Nato summit. This as Washington and Tehran continue to send mixed messages about the terms of a lasting ceasefire, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassures Gulf nations of US security commitments.. Matilda Mothoatlhaga reports.
Associated Press
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says there was 'tremendous love' and unity at NATO summit
A day after blasting allies for failing to support the U.S. in its war with Iran, President Donald Trump hailed the NATO summit in Turkey as "very successful" and filled with "tremendous love," praising the alliance's unity as he departed the two-day event. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Al Jazeera
· Jun 25, 2026
Iran accuses NATO of ‘complicity’ in US war: What role did EU nations play?
NATO boss tries to convince Trump that European allies were there for the US during war on Iran.
Reuters
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump says Ukraine war resolution 'closer than people realize'
President Trump said a resolution to the war in Ukraine is 'getting much closer than people realize' and that he will discuss the conflict at a NATO summit this week in Turkey. #News #Trump #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
KTLA 5
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump rips NATO allies, again
President Trump is joining other NATO leaders in Turkey, where on Wednesday he once again criticized U.S. allies for not getting involved in the war with Iran. KTLA’s Trevor Shirley reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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Related coverage for "Why Trump desperately needs Nato’s help to get out of his mess in Iran": BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump says Iran is in a "humanitarian crisis". TRT World — Nato chief Rutte tries to ease tensions over Iran with Trump. Associated Press — Trump says there was 'tremendous love' and unity at NATO summit. Al Jazeera — Iran accuses NATO of ‘complicity’ in US war: What role did EU nations play?. Reuters — Trump says Ukraine war resolution 'closer than people realize'. KTLA 5 — Trump rips NATO allies, again