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Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an attack on a Saudi oil refinery on Sunday, following a defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Iran says the US must meet tough new demands, including ending its war with Tehran and lifting sanctions, before the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
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