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Pezeshkian Claims Middle East Can Resolve Issues Without U.S. In Russia Summit

By Enes Abuomer

At a summit for gas‑exporting countries in Russia, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told President Vladimir Putin that the Middle East is capable of resolving its problems without U.S. involvement. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi forces and Saudi‑backed coalition troops reported gains amid intense fighting near the Bab al‑Mandeb strait.