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Victories by Erdogan-backed forces deal blow to Haftar and change dynamic of proxy war

Gibraltar releases Iranian tanker in defiance of US

Move despite late bid by US to seize the vessel, which is at centre of Iran-UK stand-off

Iran threatens to block Strait of Hormuz over US oil sanctions

Rouhani signals Tehran could disrupt shipments, prompting warning from US military

Turkey locked into violence despite social progress

Following recent terrorism, Erdogan’s forces continue their crackdown

China keen to boost bilateral trade with EU to $1 trillion