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A US-Israeli strike targeted Iran's Qom-Tehran highway early Friday, Mehr news agency reported, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The attack comes a day after strikes destroyed the strategic B1 bridge in Karaj, north of Tehran, killing eight people and wounding 95.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Thursday that the struggle for oil and carbon fuels in the past century will be replaced by water as competition for power intensifies. "The signs of this struggle are already visible in the armed conflicts taking place around the region," he warned.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his greetings to Türkiye's Jewish citizens for the Passover holiday, wishing that the holiday brings "peace, stability, prosperity, and well-being to our region and all humanity." The message reflects Türkiye's tradition of recognizing religious holidays of all communities.Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.

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Traffic accident in Turkey leaves 11 Syrians dead

Ersin Çelik

12:33, 08/08/2015, Saturday

Yeni Şafak

Traffic accident in Turkey leaves 11 Syrians dead

11 Syrians were killed as a result of a traffic accident in Turkey's western province of Balıkesir

A minibus carrying Syrian people crashed into a wall, killing at least 11 on Saturday in the western Turkish province of Balıkesir .

The accident took place in the Havran district of Balıkesir. Havran's District Governor Yasin Öztürk said that a 25-seated minibus was carrying 40 Syrian people while the accident happened.

He added, “At least 9 were killed while many others were also wounded."

He added that they feared the death toll could increase.

Öztürk said that the minibus was carrying the Syrians to the coastal town of Ayvalık when it crashed into a wall.

Titles :traffic accident Ayvalık Balıkesir Syrians

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