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Here are the key updates:
- Oman announced that a planned regional meeting between Gulf states and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed
- Fighting has intensified in Yemen as government forces are trying to stop the Houthi advance and retake al-Mocha
- Brent crude futures grew by 3.1 percent to $107.82 a barrel
- Israeli attacks continue on Gaza, south Lebanon, and southern Syria
And so we continue our live coverage of the day...