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Analysis · September 2, 2026 · Middle East

Middle East: US-Iran Escalation Raises Gulf, Hormuz and Lebanon Risks

Analysis by Faris McDowall-Rose · Analyst, CrisisBrief · September 2, 2026

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BOTTOM LINE

US strikes on IRGC targets in Iran and Iran's retaliatory missile and drone activity have widened immediate risk to Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq and the UAE, although the full target list remains disputed. The Strait of Hormuz is very likely to stay severely disrupted as tanker attacks and seafarer deaths keep shipping risk high, while diplomacy has not produced a comprehensive halt.

KEY JUDGMENTS
  • The US-Iran exchange is very likely to remain active over the next 0-14 days and is likely to keep exposing Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq and the UAE to attack risk. CENTCOM reported strikes on IRGC air defence, radar, maritime, mine-laying and communications sites in Iran, while Iran and the IRGC reported retaliatory missile and drone attacks against US positions and facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and the UAE. Bahrain reported intercepted projectiles and raised combat readiness to the maximum level. The complete target set is disputed, with separate accounts adding Qatar and omitting several of the other states. Confidence is medium because the exchange is corroborated by CENTCOM, Gulf officials, Jordan's military and major media, but the country list and timing remain inconsistent. (medium)
  • The Strait of Hormuz is very likely to remain severely disrupted over the next 0-14 days, and unrestricted traffic is unlikely to return over the next 1-3 months. Two Saudi crude supertankers, including Bahri's Sidr, were reported struck by projectiles while transiting the strait on 31 August, and two Filipino crew members were killed aboard Sidr. UKMTO separately confirmed two seafarer deaths in a tanker attack, while the reported cumulative death toll from attacks on commercial shipping reached at least 18. CENTCOM reported redirecting 84 vessels, disabling three and boarding two as of 1 September; the Persian Gulf Strait Authority listed 57 non-compliant vessels. Reports describing the strait as largely shut or reduced to a trickle conflict with evidence of continuing, tightly controlled traffic. Confidence is medium because the disruption and casualties are corroborated by wire, trade and maritime sources, but traffic levels and the operational status of the blockade remain contested. (medium)
  • Attribution of the attacks on Sidr and Senegal Prosperity to Iran is unlikely on current evidence, although the attacks themselves are very likely genuine. Saudi Arabia attributed the Sidr attack to Iran, and one trade report attributed the Senegal Prosperity incident to Iran, but Marisks and Kpler described two tankers struck by unknown projectiles. A separate account based on unnamed US military sources attributed tanker damage to US drones. Confidence is low because the attribution is directly contradicted across reports, and the account assigning responsibility to US forces is thin and low-confidence. (low)
  • Direct Israel-Hezbollah war is roughly even chance over the next 1-3 months, while Lebanon is likely to remain a secondary escalation channel. Israel has conducted airstrikes around Kafr Ruman and Arab Salim, retains troops at five points and has reportedly established nine military sites in southern Lebanon, although those counts refer to different categories and remain inconsistent. UNIFIL reported reinforced Israeli positions and engineering works, and Israel Katz ordered preparations for a long-term presence. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected disarmament before a full Israeli withdrawal and described disarmament efforts as surrender. Confidence is medium because Israeli, UNIFIL and major-media reporting corroborates a persistent Israeli presence, but Hezbollah's intentions and the exact number of Israeli positions remain unclear. (medium)
  • A comprehensive US-Iran agreement ending the war is unlikely over the next 0-14 days, although diplomatic containment is likely to continue. The June Memorandum of Understanding ended without a further agreement after its 60-day negotiation period, while Donald Trump warned of harder US strikes after Iranian retaliation and Iranian officials threatened firmness, severe punishment and a new strategy. Xi Jinping and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi urged diplomatic solutions in Cairo, and US diplomats are working to contain the fallout. Confidence is medium because the calls for diplomacy are corroborated by major-media reporting, but the failed agreement and opposing public threats point to a narrow space for near-term settlement. (medium)
  • The Iranian rial is likely to remain under pressure and regional energy prices are likely to remain elevated over the next 0-14 days. The rial reached 2.20 million per US dollar in Tehran on 2 September, while Asian spot LNG reached 23.20 dollars per mmBtu and Brent and WTI traded near 96 and above 91 dollars per barrel respectively. US sanctions pressure is likely to add to the strain, but reporting differs on whether further bank sanctions are planned or already imposed. Confidence is medium because the currency and energy indicators come from high-confidence wire and local reporting, while the sanctions timeline is disputed. (medium)

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Middle East: US-Iran Escalation Raises Gulf, Hormuz and Lebanon Risks

Time window: Last 1 day · Audience: General analyst · Type: Situation report · DTG: 2026-09-02 18:43Z · Overall confidence: HIGH

BLUF

US strikes on IRGC targets in Iran and Iran's retaliatory missile and drone activity have widened immediate risk to Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq and the UAE, although the full target list remains disputed. The Strait of Hormuz is very likely to stay severely disrupted as tanker attacks and seafarer deaths keep shipping risk high, while diplomacy has not produced a comprehensive halt.

Executive summary

The US-Iran exchange intensified on 1 and 2 September. CENTCOM reported strikes on IRGC air defence, radar, maritime, mine-laying and communications sites in Iran, followed by Iranian missile and drone activity directed at US positions and Gulf partners. Bahrain reported intercepted projectiles and maximum military readiness, while Jordan reported intercepting 10 of 13 ballistic missiles. The full set of Iranian targets remains contested across accounts. Hormuz shipping faces sustained disruption after two Saudi crude tankers were struck on 31 August and the reported death toll from attacks on commercial shipping reached at least 18. Israel's fortified and extended presence in southern Lebanon, combined with Hezbollah's rejection of disarmament before an Israeli withdrawal, preserves a separate escalation channel. Xi Jinping and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for diplomatic solutions in Cairo, but the June US-Iran agreement failed to produce a broader settlement.

Change from previous assessment

Since 1 September, the assessment has shifted from a US-Iran exchange centred on Larak Island and Jordan to a broader reported strike pattern involving Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and possibly the UAE and Qatar, with Bahrain at maximum readiness. The Hormuz disruption judgment is retained and strengthened by the reported death of two Sidr crew members and a cumulative shipping death toll of at least 18, but attribution remains unresolved. The Lebanon judgment is retained and raised from low to medium confidence because new reporting documents more than 5,000 alleged Israeli ceasefire violations, fortified Israeli sites and preparations for a long-term presence. A new assessment covers the economic pressure reflected in the rial, LNG and crude markets, and the diplomatic positioning of Xi Jinping and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Key judgments

  1. The US-Iran exchange is very likely to remain active over the next 0-14 days and is likely to keep exposing Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq and the UAE to attack risk. CENTCOM reported strikes on IRGC air defence, radar, maritime, mine-laying and communications sites in Iran, while Iran and the IRGC reported retaliatory missile and drone attacks against US positions and facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and the UAE. Bahrain reported intercepted projectiles and raised combat readiness to the maximum level. The complete target set is disputed, with separate accounts adding Qatar and omitting several of the other states. Confidence is medium because the exchange is corroborated by CENTCOM, Gulf officials, Jordan's military and major media, but the country list and timing remain inconsistent. (Confidence: medium · ASSESSED)
  • I&W: Confirm: CENTCOM or a Gulf or Jordanian military authority reports another Iranian missile or drone launch, interception or impact involving Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq or the UAE. (0-14 days)
  • I&W: Break: Fourteen consecutive days pass without a new US or Iranian strike announcement, launch, interception or impact, alongside a public US-Iran deconfliction statement. (0-14 days)
  1. The Strait of Hormuz is very likely to remain severely disrupted over the next 0-14 days, and unrestricted traffic is unlikely to return over the next 1-3 months. Two Saudi crude supertankers, including Bahri's Sidr, were reported struck by projectiles while transiting the strait on 31 August, and two Filipino crew members were killed aboard Sidr. UKMTO separately confirmed two seafarer deaths in a tanker attack, while the reported cumulative death toll from attacks on commercial shipping reached at least 18. CENTCOM reported redirecting 84 vessels, disabling three and boarding two as of 1 September; the Persian Gulf Strait Authority listed 57 non-compliant vessels. Reports describing the strait as largely shut or reduced to a trickle conflict with evidence of continuing, tightly controlled traffic. Confidence is medium because the disruption and casualties are corroborated by wire, trade and maritime sources, but traffic levels and the operational status of the blockade remain contested. (Confidence: medium · ASSESSED)
  • I&W: Confirm: UKMTO, CENTCOM or a shipping operator reports another commercial-vessel attack, mine-laying incident, boarding or forced diversion in the Strait of Hormuz. (0-14 days)
  • I&W: Break: Shipping-tracking reports record a sustained return of commercial transits through the strait and no new outside-Strait LNG ship-to-ship transfers. (1-3 months)
  1. Attribution of the attacks on Sidr and Senegal Prosperity to Iran is unlikely on current evidence, although the attacks themselves are very likely genuine. Saudi Arabia attributed the Sidr attack to Iran, and one trade report attributed the Senegal Prosperity incident to Iran, but Marisks and Kpler described two tankers struck by unknown projectiles. A separate account based on unnamed US military sources attributed tanker damage to US drones. Confidence is low because the attribution is directly contradicted across reports, and the account assigning responsibility to US forces is thin and low-confidence. (Confidence: low · ASSESSED)
  • I&W: Confirm Iranian attribution: Saudi Arabia, UKMTO or CENTCOM publishes a formal finding linking the tanker attacks to Iranian weapons, units or command activity. (0-14 days)
  • I&W: Break: An official investigation identifies unknown attackers or US forces as responsible, or establishes a non-Iranian weapon signature. (0-14 days)
  1. Direct Israel-Hezbollah war is roughly even chance over the next 1-3 months, while Lebanon is likely to remain a secondary escalation channel. Israel has conducted airstrikes around Kafr Ruman and Arab Salim, retains troops at five points and has reportedly established nine military sites in southern Lebanon, although those counts refer to different categories and remain inconsistent. UNIFIL reported reinforced Israeli positions and engineering works, and Israel Katz ordered preparations for a long-term presence. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected disarmament before a full Israeli withdrawal and described disarmament efforts as surrender. Confidence is medium because Israeli, UNIFIL and major-media reporting corroborates a persistent Israeli presence, but Hezbollah's intentions and the exact number of Israeli positions remain unclear. (Confidence: medium · ASSESSED)
  • I&W: Confirm: Israel conducts another airstrike around Kafr Ruman or Arab Salim, or Israel reports a Hezbollah explosive-drone launch from the Ali al-Taher heights towards Israeli soldiers. (0-14 days)
  • I&W: Break: Israel documents a withdrawal from southern Lebanese positions alongside Hezbollah acceptance of talks on its weapons. (1-3 months)
  1. A comprehensive US-Iran agreement ending the war is unlikely over the next 0-14 days, although diplomatic containment is likely to continue. The June Memorandum of Understanding ended without a further agreement after its 60-day negotiation period, while Donald Trump warned of harder US strikes after Iranian retaliation and Iranian officials threatened firmness, severe punishment and a new strategy. Xi Jinping and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi urged diplomatic solutions in Cairo, and US diplomats are working to contain the fallout. Confidence is medium because the calls for diplomacy are corroborated by major-media reporting, but the failed agreement and opposing public threats point to a narrow space for near-term settlement. (Confidence: medium · ASSESSED)
  • I&W: Confirm continued confrontation: CENTCOM or the IRGC announces additional strikes while Trump and Iranian officials repeat retaliation warnings. (0-14 days)
  • I&W: Break: Washington and Tehran publish a comprehensive agreement that includes a cessation of strikes. (0-14 days)
  1. The Iranian rial is likely to remain under pressure and regional energy prices are likely to remain elevated over the next 0-14 days. The rial reached 2.20 million per US dollar in Tehran on 2 September, while Asian spot LNG reached 23.20 dollars per mmBtu and Brent and WTI traded near 96 and above 91 dollars per barrel respectively. US sanctions pressure is likely to add to the strain, but reporting differs on whether further bank sanctions are planned or already imposed. Confidence is medium because the currency and energy indicators come from high-confidence wire and local reporting, while the sanctions timeline is disputed. (Confidence: medium · ASSESSED)
  • I&W: Confirm: Tehran trading records show the rial at or above 2.20 million per US dollar and Asian spot LNG at or above 23.20 dollars per mmBtu. (0-14 days)
  • I&W: Break: The rial trades below 2.02 million per US dollar and Asian spot LNG falls below 23.20 dollars per mmBtu. (0-14 days)

Outlook & scenarios

Continued reciprocal strikes and constrained Hormuz traffic (55%)

The US continues strikes on IRGC capabilities, Iran continues missile and drone attacks against US positions and Gulf partners, and Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq sustain elevated military readiness. Hormuz traffic remains restricted, tanker operators continue diversions and LNG cargoes continue ship-to-ship transfers outside the strait.

Managed pause without a settlement (20%)

US, Iranian, Egyptian and Chinese diplomatic activity produces a temporary reduction in strikes without a comprehensive agreement. The strait remains controlled and commercially hazardous, while the rial and energy markets remain under pressure.

Lebanon escalation (15%)

Israeli airstrikes and fortification in southern Lebanon continue, Hezbollah resumes or expands attacks on Israeli forces, and the pilot-zone framework breaks down. Direct Israel-Hezbollah fighting becomes the main secondary front while the US-Iran exchange continues.

High-impact maritime or civilian-casualty incident (10%)

A further attack on a commercial tanker or a publicly verified civilian casualty incident in Iran produces a sharp retaliation cycle. Saudi, Bahraini, Jordanian and other regional governments intensify pressure for protection and wider military involvement.

Recommendations

  1. Maintain a 0-14 day strike matrix separating confirmed, claimed and disputed attacks in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, the UAE and Qatar. Reconcile the competing Jordanian and US missile counts and the conflicting start times for the 1 September US strikes.
  2. Track UKMTO, CENTCOM, Bahri, Kpler and Marisks reporting for every tanker attack, interception, boarding, diversion and suspected mine-laying incident. Keep responsibility for Sidr and Senegal Prosperity unresolved until an official finding or physical evidence appears.
  3. Review southern Lebanon reporting daily for new Israeli activity around Kafr Ruman, Arab Salim and Naqoura, changes in the number or fortification of Israeli sites, and Hezbollah statements on weapons and Israeli withdrawal.
  4. Monitor the Tehran rial rate, Asian spot LNG, Brent and WTI against the latest reported levels. Separately verify whether announced US bank and IRGC-linked sanctions have entered force.
  5. Track public statements from Donald Trump, Iranian military and foreign-ministry officials, Xi Jinping and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for a signed US-Iran agreement, a cessation of strikes or renewed retaliation language.
  6. Use the arrival of USS Abraham Lincoln at Laem Chabang and the presence of USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. and USS Robert Smalls in Thailand as force-posture context, while avoiding an assumption that the port visit represents a reduction in US operational commitments.

Confidence & uncertainty

Overall confidence is high because current military activity is corroborated by CENTCOM, the Jordanian military, Gulf governments, major media and wire reporting. Shipping disruption is supported by UKMTO, Bahri, shipping-tracking firms and maritime trade reporting. The main uncertainties concern the full list of countries struck, missile totals, exact strike timing, tanker attribution, casualty counts and the status of US sanctions, and these limit confidence in several forward-looking details.

Intelligence gaps

  • [EEI 1.1 · UNCOVERED] Observed repositioning, sustained increases, or new forward basing of Iranian conventional or IRGC forces (armored units, missile batteries, aircraft, naval vessels) toward borders or regional launch points. Recommended collection: IMINT/satellite
  • [EEI 1.2 · UNCOVERED] Hezbollah or other Iran-aligned proxy forces conducting mass mobilization, visible rocket/artillery emplacements, cross-border firing incidents, or preparations for cross-border operations from Lebanon, Syria, Iraq or Yemen. Recommended collection: HUMINT/ground ISR
  • [EEI 1.4 · UNCOVERED] Interdicted or observed shipments (air, sea, land manifests, seizures, satellite imagery of transfers) of advanced weapons or missile components from Iran toward proxy groups or forward staging points. Recommended collection: maritime/AIS
  • [EEI 2.1 · UNCOVERED] Satellite or on-the-ground imagery showing fires, damage, or operational shutdown at major oil export facilities, refineries, storage terminals, or key pipeline infrastructure in the Gulf and Red Sea. Recommended collection: IMINT/satellite
  • [EEI 2.4 · UNCOVERED] Rapid increases in war-risk insurance premiums for Middle East routes, shipping company advisories to avoid region, or major charter cancellations tied to the conflict. Recommended collection: financial/open-source
  • [EEI 3.1 · UNCOVERED] Movement/arrival of major foreign military assets into the region: US carrier strike groups, amphibious ready groups, strategic bomber flights, Russian/Chinese naval taskings, or allied expeditionary units (visible in AIS, NOTAMs, satellite imagery, official releases). Recommended collection: IMINT/satellite
  • [EEI 3.2 · UNCOVERED] Official expedited arms transfers, basing/overflight agreements, or declarations of operational support (formal government announcements, defense ministry releases, logistics flight manifests). Recommended collection: open-source/diplomatic
  • [EEI 3.3 · UNCOVERED] Embassy evacuations, large-scale personnel movements, issuance of government travel bans/advisories, or multinational security alerts affecting foreign nationals and diplomatic posture in the region. Recommended collection: diplomatic/open-source
  • [EEI 3.4 · PARTIAL] High-level diplomatic/UN activity: scheduled or emergency Security Council meetings, published ceasefire proposals, or multilateral statements committing support/condemnation that precede changes in military posture. Recommended collection: open-source/diplomatic

Cited sources

[1] The Maritime Executive · Iran Threatens “Additional Punitive Measures” as US Goes Tanker-for-Tanker (C) · sha256:0d14df647110 [2] BBC News · Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians (A) · Tue Sep 01 2026 17:35:14 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:dacb4cdc78b5 [3] TRT World · Qatar, Egypt, Jordan denounce Iranian attacks on Arab neighbours (A) · Wed Sep 02 2026 13:55:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:add7e5960e5e [4] Sunday Guardian Live · Iran-US War Latest News: Bahrain Condemns Heinous IRGC Air Attacks As Regional Tensions Spike Following Fresh US, Tehran Strike Exchange (B) · Wed Sep 02 2026 05:56:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:dbbe8c06ece4 [5] WSLS (wsls.com) · Iran targets US allies in Gulf after overnight attacks, and other Mideast news (D) · Wed Sep 02 2026 10:55:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:e27ed50cc7d4 [6] Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (iHeartMedia) · Iran Retaliates Against New U.S. Strikes | Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (D) · sha256:dae0d5c555fa [7] Roya News (en.royanews.tv) · Day 187 | Trump says latest strikes on Iran are 'justified,' warns Tehran against retaliation (D) · sha256:154b08e20770 [8] gCaptain · Two Seafarers Killed in Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attack (C) · Wed Sep 02 2026 15:45:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:159bb7228b01 [9] Reuters (republished by gCaptain) · U.S. Strikes Iran as Tanker Attacks Raise Stakes in Strait of Hormuz (A) · Tue Sep 01 2026 18:57:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:0369f34ac236 [10] The Maritime Executive · Iranian Tankers Wait at Sea Off Sri Lanka and Malaysia Due to U.S. Blockade (C) · sha256:30de81fbd373 [11] Reuters (republished by gCaptain) · Qatari, UAE LNG Cargoes Transferred Via Ship-to-Ship Outside Strait of Hormuz (A) · Wed Sep 02 2026 07:04:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:76d8ee7cb030 [12] Al Jazeera Channel (قناة الجزيرة) · مراسل الجزيرة: غارتان إسرائيليتان على محيط بلدتي كفررمان وعربصاليم جنوبي لبنان #عاجل | Al Jazeera Channel - قناة الجزيرة (A) · sha256:7523f6830e0c [13] BBC News (Arabic) · لبنان: بي بي سي تزور الجنوب ومسؤول رسمي يؤكد أن إسرائيل توسّع وجودها - BBC News عربي (A) · Wed Sep 02 2026 13:36:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:753353444fa4 [14] Al Araby TV (Al Mayadeen competitor; Al Arabi TV - Lebanon) · إسرائيل تتهم حزب الله بإطلاق مسيرات مفخخة من مرتفعات علي الطاهر باتجاه جنودها في الجنوب. هل هي بوادر تجدد الحرب؟ | التلفزيون العربي - لبنان (E) · sha256:ac011218304c [15] Al Jazeera · China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit (A) · Wed Sep 02 2026 15:42:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:12b5b6e0e6c9 [16] CBS News · Jordan and Bahrain face Iranian missiles and drones as hostilities flare (A) · Mon Aug 31 2026 07:37:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:bf038e9bfa19 [17] ABC News (Associated Press) · Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast (A) · Wed Sep 02 2026 01:12:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · sha256:d10b0ea551bb

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Cited sources

17 sources cited · drawn from 80 assessed open sources · graded on the NATO Admiralty reliability scale (A best → F).

  1. [1]ABBC News (Arabic)لبنان: بي بي سي تزور الجنوب ومسؤول رسمي يؤكد أن إسرائيل توسّع وجودها - BBC News عربيbbc.com ↗
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  3. [3]BSunday Guardian LiveIran-US War Latest News: Bahrain Condemns Heinous IRGC Air Attacks As Regional Tensions Spike Following Fresh US, Tehran Strike Exchangesundayguardianlive.com ↗
  4. [4]CgCaptainTwo Seafarers Killed in Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attackgcaptain.com ↗
  5. [5]AReuters (republished by gCaptain)Qatari, UAE LNG Cargoes Transferred Via Ship-to-Ship Outside Strait of Hormuzgcaptain.com ↗
  6. [6]DWSLS (wsls.com)Iran targets US allies in Gulf after overnight attacks, and other Mideast newswsls.com ↗
  7. [7]AReuters (republished by gCaptain)U.S. Strikes Iran as Tanker Attacks Raise Stakes in Strait of Hormuzgcaptain.com ↗
  8. [8]DRoya News (en.royanews.tv)Day 187 | Trump says latest strikes on Iran are 'justified,' warns Tehran against retaliationen.royanews.tv ↗
  9. [9]EAl Araby TV (Al Mayadeen competitor; Al Arabi TV - Lebanon)إسرائيل تتهم حزب الله بإطلاق مسيرات مفخخة من مرتفعات علي الطاهر باتجاه جنودها في الجنوب.. هل هي بوادر تجدد الحرب؟ | التلفزيون العربي - لبنانfacebook.com ↗
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  11. [11]DNewsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (iHeartMedia)Iran Retaliates Against New U.S. Strikes | Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FMwoodradio.iheart.com ↗
  12. [12]AABC News (Associated Press)Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideastabcnews.com ↗
  13. [13]AAl JazeeraChina’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visitaljazeera.com ↗
  14. [14]AAl Jazeera Channel (قناة الجزيرة)مراسل الجزيرة: غارتان إسرائيليتان على محيط بلدتي كفررمان وعربصاليم جنوبي لبنان #عاجل | Al Jazeera Channel - قناة الجزيرةfacebook.com ↗
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