Stena Impero: Iran to free seven crew of seized British tanker
Craig TaylorThe sailors – five Indians, one Latvian and one Russian – have already left the Stena Impero. BBC News – Middle East
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Iranian judoka fears for safety after contest
Saeid Mollaei says he fears for his family’s safety after ignoring calls from Iranian authorities to pull out of the World Judo Championships. BBC News – Middle East
Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel from Lebanon
Israel has confirmed the rocket attack and responded by hitting targets in southern Lebanon. BBC News – Middle East
Iran tanker row: US blacklists vessel ‘bound for Syria’
The US says the Adrian Darya 1 is being used by Iran to fund “illicit activities” in the region. BBC News – Middle East
Yemen war: Government forces re-enter key city of Aden
Troops lost control of the interim capital of Aden to separatists earlier this month. BBC News – Middle East
Gaza explosions: ‘Suicide bombers’ kill three police officers
The bombers, who struck two checkpoints, were linked to the Islamic State group, a source says. BBC News – Middle East