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[Iraqi Government Calls for De-escalation of Regional Tensions, in Consultations with US to Spare Airports from Measures Targeting Iranian Flights] 1. According to Al Jazeera, the Iraqi government issued a statement calling on all parties to de-escalate regional tensions and emphasizing that a continued crisis would only complicate matters further. 2. The statement said the Iraqi government urged all parties to seek solutions to the current crisis and conflict through dialogue and negotiation. 3. The statement also indicated that Iraq is in consultation with Washington to spare some Iraqi airports from the US Treasury Department's measures targeting Iranian flights.

[Drone Attacks in Two Areas of North Kordofan State, Sudan, Leave Dozens Casualties] 1. On September 25, local time, two areas in North Kordofan State, central Sudan, were attacked by drones, resulting in dozens of civilian casualties. 2. The North Kordofan State government issued a statement saying that the state capital, Obaid, was attacked by drones early that morning, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to 20 others. 3. The statement condemned the attack by the Sudan Rapid Support Force, stating that the actions violated international humanitarian law, and that the targets included civilian facilities such as displaced persons camps, gas stations, and residences.

[Russia Claims to Have Striked a Cargo Ship Transporting Supplies to Ukrainian Forces in the Black Sea] 1. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian forces struck a cargo ship transporting military supplies to the Ukrainian army in the Black Sea. 2. Russia also stated that its military continues to use drones to attack port facilities, transportation infrastructure, logistics centers, and communication centers used by the Ukrainian army.

[Iranian Foreign Minister Meets with Saudi Foreign Minister to Discuss Strait of Hormuz and Other Issues] On September 25, local time, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, Araqchi briefed Oman on the consensus reached between Iran and Oman on safe shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides also discussed and exchanged views on bilateral relations and the joint efforts needed to strengthen ties in areas of common concern. (CCTV)

[US Senator Says White House Pledges No Ban on Diesel Exports] 1. US Senator Ted Cruz told refining industry leaders Friday night that the White House has pledged that the Trump administration will not ban US diesel exports. 2. Sources say Cruz delivered this message as the administration weighs several options in an attempt to lower diesel prices amid record highs, with Trump hoping to see retail prices at gas stations fall. 3. Options under discussion include lifting restrictions on the sale of red-dyed diesel and exempting it from the federal biofuel blending program, a move expected to reduce diesel procurement costs.

[Energy Prices Surge, European Heating Season Faces Challenges] Recently, gasoline and diesel prices have risen sharply in many European countries. Statistics released by Eurostat show that in August, the prices of gasoline, diesel, and lubricating oil for motor vehicles in the EU continued their upward trend. The statistics show that from June to August this year, the prices of gasoline, diesel, and lubricating oil for motor vehicles in the EU all maintained an upward trend, increasing by 13.7%, 16.9%, and 23.8% year-on-year, respectively. Entering September, the upward trend in fuel prices has not weakened. Diesel prices in Germany and France have exceeded €2.4 per liter, while the price of 95-octane gasoline in Greece, Portugal, and other countries is approaching €2.2 per liter. (CCTV)