DUBAI  - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks bounce, oil slips as Iran anxiety ebbs 

* Oil drops more than 1% as investors recalibrate risk in Mideast

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets stabilise after steep falls over Iran 

* PRECIOUS-Gold slips from near 7-year high as U.S.-Iran tensions ease 

* Pentagon chief denies U.S. is leaving Iraq; slain commander mourned by Tehran throngs 

* Between U.S. and Iran, EU powers try mediation and pressure to ease crisis 

* U.N. Libya envoy blames deadly military academy strike on Haftar ally

* Lebanon bank units in Jordan only 'marginally impacted' by crisis at home 

* U.N. resumes grain milling in starvation-threatened Yemen

* Turkey says it will send military experts, advisers to Libya 

* Iran's Soleimani killing has rapidly escalated Gulf event risks - S&P Global 

* Libyan commander Haftar's forces say they have taken Sirte 

 

 

EGYPT

* Egypt shuts two Mediterranean ports because of bad weather 

* Egypt sells $865 mln in one-year T-bills at average yield of 3.54% 

 

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi deputy defence minister met Esper, discussed ongoing military cooperation - tweet 

* Saudi Arabia appeals for calm after killing of Iranian general 

* Saudi credit default swaps soar on U.S.-Iran crisis 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* NMC Health to assess cash position after short-seller attack 

 

QATAR

* Qatar Emir discusses with Iraqi PM efforts to reduce tension -statement 

KUWAIT

* BRIEF-Kuwait's Agility Awarded Project To Develop 1.2 Mln SQM Of Land In Sabah Al Ahmed 

* Kuwait foreign minister affirms with U.S. Pompeo importance of de-escalation -KUNA 

 

BAHRAIN

* Bahrain Crown Prince speaks with U.S. Defense Secretary - BNA 

 

OMAN

* Oman urges U.S. and Iran to seek dialogue

 

(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))