Yemen war: Houthi rebels claim mass capture of Saudi troops
Craig TaylorHouthi insurgents say three brigades surrendered near the border, but there is no Saudi confirmation. BBC News – Middle East
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Stena Impero: Seized British tanker leaves Iran’s waters
The Stena Impero was seized by Iranian troops in July, who said it was breaking maritime rules. BBC News – Middle East
Saudi Arabia says military response to Iran is possible
The kingdom maintains that Iran was behind drone attacks on two of its oil installations this month. BBC News – Middle East
TWA Flight 847: Hijack suspect freed after same-name error
Greek police release Mohammed Saleh after concluding they have the wrong man in the 1985 incident. BBC News – Middle East
Israeli elections: Netanyahu and Gantz take ‘significant step’ towards deal
PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Benny Gantz held talks after inconclusive elections. BBC News – Middle East
Iran warns foreign forces to stay out of Gulf, amid new US deployment
Do not create an arms race, President Rouhani says, as the US deploys more troops to Saudi Arabia. BBC News – Middle East