Iran's IRGC said seven vessels were hit in the Gulf, and the US ordered some embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia.

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French President Emmanuel Macron secured more diesel supplies during his Gulf trip, and Libya’s eastern-based parliament approved a long-disputed maritime deal with Turkey.

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The UK said it would fly defensive air missions to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, and Iran hosted senior Russian and Pakistani officials for talks.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev amid Baku's tensions with Turkey, and Syrian authorities arrested a former leader of a pro-Assad militia accused of involvement in the 2013 Baniyas massacre.

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Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing, and a Saudi citizen working for OpenAI was charged after allegedly attempting to spy on his employer.

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The Riyadh airport will remain closed this week following deadly Houthi strikes over the weekend, and Iran offered to help foster dialogue.

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Saudi authorities said three people were killed in attacks on the Riyadh airport, and US President Donald Trump said he will not attack Iran before the November midterm elections.

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The US is providing intelligence support to Saudi Arabia and oil flows in the Middle East are recovering.

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