20/08 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Thursday August 20th at 6am GMT. - Bessent says US will impose toughest ever sanctions on Iran, urges allies and China to cooperate - New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East: military - Israel says Gaza reconstruction hinges on Hamas disarmament as regional trio condemns strikes - Yemen forces step up attacks as commander vows ‘decisive’ battle against Houthis - Oman says lasting security in Strait of Hormuz requires regional peace Check out the latest updates on arabnews.com
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