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Saudi Arabia had spent months rerouting oil to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, but threats in the Red Sea have disrupted its bypass route. Saudi Aramco is now loading more oil in the Persian Gulf and sending tankers through Hormuz, with some Asian customers told to pick up shipments outside the strait near Oman.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is traveling to New York for the U.N. General Assembly with a small delegation subject to strict U.S. movement restrictions. The visit is unusual because it comes amid a nearly seven-month-old war between Iran and the U.S.
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President Trump reportedly considered launching airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen over the weekend but decided against it late Saturday. The brief report notes the near-action without additional context or analysis.
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A Michigan Republican Senate candidate, Mike Rogers, released a campaign ad calling for an end to the Iran war. The CBS News segment notes that political strategists provide analysis of the ad.
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Scott Anderson discusses his book "King of Kings" about the 1978 fall of Iran's last Shah and the Islamic Revolution, and reflects on the Middle East's shifting landscape a decade after his Fractured Lands project.
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Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers called for ending the war with Iran, arguing it has driven up fuel and grocery prices, and proposed suspending the 70-cent state and federal gas tax and temporarily halting U.S. diesel exports. The article also notes similar calls from Iowa GOP Senate nominee Ashley Hinson and Republican divisions over how to address economic polling ahead of the midterms.
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Andy Burnham says the UK will provide defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia, likely using one RAF Voyager based in Cyprus, after Houthi attacks. Officials describe the support as time-limited, with the UK citing Red Sea shipping and cost-of-living pressures. The article also notes prior UK and US strikes on Houthi targets.
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Diesel prices hit a record national average of $6.51 per gallon, topping $6 in 49 states. California has the highest average at $8.42, while Texas is lowest at $5.97. The increase is linked to the war in Iran, Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, and broader geopolitical uncertainty.
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A Vermont jury convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder in the 2023 shooting of three Palestinian college students. The jury rejected his insanity defense, and he faces up to life in prison. The article recounts trial testimony, the victims' injuries, and the context of calls for a hate crime investigation.
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The Trump administration proposed a $5 billion investment fund to help Middle Eastern countries rebuild energy infrastructure damaged during the Iran war. The plan is under discussion with countries including Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. and aims to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
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British war photographer Don McCullin discusses his final book, Vietnam, revisiting his coverage of the 1968 Battle of Hue and iconic images such as Shell-shocked US Marine. The feature highlights his belief that photography should disturb viewers and his lasting trauma from documenting war.
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Atletico Madrid responded on social media after Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho complained about refereeing following his side's 2-1 derby defeat. Atletico posted messages accusing Mourinho of referee harassment, while Diego Simeone said coaches must respect officials and colleagues.