Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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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 
 
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