HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 - The Untold Story

Iran war: UAE warns public of incoming missile attack as explosions heard in Qatar

A missile alert sounded in Qatar

The Independent UK · Jul 12

Booms heard in Doha as UAE air defences engage with Iranian missiles & drones

United Arab Emirates air defence systems are responding to incoming missiles and drones from Iran. Explosions were heard in Qatar's capital, Doha, as security alerts were issued. This escalation follows fresh United States strikes on Iranian targets. Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning of severe responses to any…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Trump's Qatari-Air Force One report triggers grand jury summons for NYT journalists

The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Times journalists for reporting on security concerns. These subpoenas were issued for journalists to testify before a federal grand jury. The news organization described this move as an extraordinary escalation against independent news organizations. A Justice Department spokesperson stated they are not targeting…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Scare Force One? Security questions swirl over Trump's new plane

President Trump faced scrutiny over his new Air Force One jet. This aircraft was a gift from Qatar and lacked older security features. He used an older jet for a flight from Turkey to Britain. The White House defended the new plane's security protocols. Concerns were raised by Democrats and…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

Trump agrees to more Iran talks but insists truce is over

TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump said Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the long-time foes was over.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

'Bomb them like never before': Trump says 'left instructions' to strike Iran if assassinated

President Donald Trump stated he has ordered a massive military response if Iran attempts to assassinate him. He dismissed reports of new Israeli intelligence regarding a specific Iranian plot. Iran has long sought retaliation for the killing of Qassem Soleimani. US officials believe Israeli intelligence may influence military action decisions.…

The Times of India · Jul 10

Experts warn Trump’s new Air Force One may lack key missile defenses

A luxury jet, gifted by Qatar and upgraded by the U.S. Air Force, is being used as a presidential plane, with modifications costing an estimated $1 billion.

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Kelechi Iheanacho to Celtic latest as striker 'considers' transfer offers

Iheanacho is weighing up lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia and Qatar as he considers his next move following his Celtic exit.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

Qatari jet that flew Trump to Nato summit lacks key defense features of old Air Force One, report says

Ex-officials warn retrofitting work on luxury jet to install necessary security sytems could not have been completed within a year, leaving the presidential plane potentially vulnerable to attack when travelling outside of U.S. airspace

The Independent UK · Jul 10

US-Iran conflict escalates as fresh missile strikes threaten Middle East ceasefire

The United States launched fresh air strikes on Iran early Thursday, prompting Tehran to fire missiles at its neighbours Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan hosting US military forces, officials said. The exchanges threatened a fragile interim ceasefire aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, with explosions also reported near Iran's…

France 24 · Jul 10