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BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN - SEPTEMBER 9: Commercial vessels and oil tankers sit anchored in the waters off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran's Hormozgan Province on September 9, 2026. Maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has dropped drastically following Tehran's announcement on August 12 closing the waterway, citing ongoing military strikes between Iran and the United States. Dozens of cargo ships and tankers remain stationary approximately 10 nautical miles off the coast as regional tensions remain high. (Photo by Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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  • Syria and Saudi Arabia sign defence agreement in Riyadh

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