News of Saturday 9 September 2017

• Syrian army, allies break Daesh siege on Dayr al-Zawr air base
• Saudi 'suspends' planned talks with Qatar minutes after rulers’ contact
• US, Russia diplomats to talk amid tensions
• Rouhani congratulates Tajikistan on Independence Day
• AEOI Chief: Saudi Arabia needs to come to understand the realities on the ground
• Iranian companies discuss developing plans in Venezuela
• Russian strike kills 40 Daesh terrorists, including top commanders