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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.