Daily brief
Iran announced a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said he called off a planned military strike on Iran after requests from Gulf allies, while the US military reported intercepting thousands of drones and missiles during the war with Iran, which has cost an estimated $40 billion in fuel expenses. A military adviser warned Iran would turn the Gulf of Oman into a 'graveyard' for ships if the US does not end its blockade.
Pakistan deployed a jet squadron and thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during the Iran war, according to an exclusive report.
A report revealed Israel ran a second military base in the Iraqi desert during the Iran war.
Netanyahu held a second security meeting as Israel braces for a possible resumption of war with Iran.