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From Gaza Flotilla to Israeli Custody: Only Two Activists Israel Kept

03/05/2026

Istanbul, 03 May 2026 (Anadolu) Israel released nearly all activists detained after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, except two. Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago de Avila were taken to Israel for questioning, setting them apart from the rest of the roughly 175 activists seized at sea. The two were among passengers aboard...

31 Activists Injured During Israeli Interception of Gaza-bound Aid flotilla: Activists Detained During Interception Subjected to Ill-treatment aboard Israeli naval vessel for nearly 40 hours

02/05/2026

Ankara, 02 May 2026 (Anadolu News) At least 31 activists were injured during Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, according to statements from the group. The Global Sumud Flotilla committee said those injured included activists from multiple countries, among them four each from New Zealand and Australia; three each from...

Qatar Rejects Closure of Strait of Hormuz, Supports Mediation Efforts

28/04/2026

Doha, 28 April 2026 Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari reaffirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic solutions to resolve conflicts, and its categorical rejection of using the Strait of Hormuz as a political pressure...

Trump Cancels US Delegation's Pakistan Trip, Iranian FM Lands in Oman

26/04/2026

26 April 2026 (CGTN) US President Donald Trump announced on social media on Saturday that he had just canceled the trip of US representatives going to Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranian side. Trump's cancellation of the planned visit by special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, came after the Iranian diplomatic...

China to Offer Emergency Humanitarian Aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq

17/03/2026

Beijing, March 17 (Xinhua) China has decided to offer emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq in the hope of easing the humanitarian plight faced by local people, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday. "The ongoing conflict has inflicted excruciating humanitarian disasters on people of Iran and other regional countries....

'Stopping Iranian Attacks Requires Clear Decision, Not Investigative Committees', Spokesperson MOFA Qatar

16/03/2026

Doha, March 16 (QNA) The State of Qatar has said that Iran must take "a clear decision" to stop attacks on the countries of the region, rejecting suggestions that investigations or joint teams are needed to address the issue. Speaking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' weekly media briefing, Advisor to the Prime Minister and...

Analysis: Iran’s ‘Natural Fortress’: How Mountains, Deserts and Seas Complicate Any Invasion

14/03/2026

Doha, 14 March 2026 Iran’s geography has long been considered one of its greatest strategic defenses. Analysts often describe the country as a vast 'natural fortress', where rugged mountains, deserts, marshlands, and high plateaus combine to create formidable barriers against any invading force. While modern warfare has evolved dramatically, experts argue that Iran’s terrain still...

Strait of Hormuz Must Remain Shut, Iran State Media Releases First Statement Attributed to New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

12/03/2026

Tehran, March 12, 2026 (CBS News) Iran’s state-run media on Thursday released the first public statement attributed to the country’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. The elder Khamenei was killed on February 28 during the opening phase of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, an...

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