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Lebanese Army Returns to Deir Mimas as Israel Withdraws; Saudi Aramco Halts European Crude (Sep 18, 1757 UTC, 2057 Israel) (Evening Edition)
The Lebanese Army returned to its main post in Deir Mimas after an Israeli force withdrew following a tense standoff, while Saudi Aramco halted October crude shipments to European refiners after an attack on its East-West pipeline. Iranians staged the largest pro-regime rally since the war began, and a UN agency estimated the Hormuz blockade has cost Arab nations $150 billion.
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Saudi Pipeline Hit From Iraq as Houthis Consolidate Red Sea Control (Sep 11, 2256 UTC, 0156 Israel) (Morning Edition)
Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq struck the system, with Baghdad ordering an investigation. The Houthis continued their advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast, seizing Perim Island and consolidating control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, while the UN reported 46,000 displaced. Israel pressed demolitions and airstrikes across southern Lebanon after destroying a major Hezbollah underground complex.