Daily brief
The US and Iran are nearing a peace deal amid a military escalation near the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar expressed hope for a US-Iran deal soon, while three people were killed in a tanker attack off Oman, prompting India to protest to the US.
Saudi Arabia suspended 21 Umrah companies over violations and poor performance.
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia aim to boost tourism cooperation.
Qatar became the first Arab country to... (incomplete story), while Morocco threatened Ancelotti's Brazil.
Shashi Tharoor called it 'deeply shocking' that the US offered no condolences for Indian sailors killed in an Oman strike.