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19/03/2026, Thursday00:38
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Tuesday that Iran's top security official Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani were "eliminated" in overnight strikes. There was no immediate confirmation from Iranian authorities, as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week.Türkiye's Foreign Ministry welcomed Monday Kazakhstan's constitutional referendum, noting the vote took place in a "peaceful and calm" environment with Turkish observers present. The referendum, approved by over 87% of voters with 73% turnout, streamlines Parliament and restores the vice president office.The Iranian army warned residents of certain areas in Dubai and Doha to evacuate ahead of possible attacks in coming hours, citing US military presence in those locations, Fars news agency reported Sunday. The warning included maps of Qatari areas including Lusail, Al Waab, and Ain Khaled.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Ankara's "clear" stance on Iran Wednesday, emphasizing Türkiye is always on the side of peace and working intensively for a ceasefire. Slamming Israeli actions, Erdoğan noted even Israelis now call Netanyahu their "biggest disaster since the Holocaust" as they spend nights in shelters.Israelis took cover in a parking garage and sanctuary on March 10 after air raid sirens were activated following Iran's retaliatory missile attack on Tel Aviv. The images capture the daily reality for civilians as the 13-day conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces continues to escalate.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Tuesday that Iran's top security official Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani were "eliminated" in overnight strikes. There was no immediate confirmation from Iranian authorities, as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week.Türkiye's Foreign Ministry welcomed Monday Kazakhstan's constitutional referendum, noting the vote took place in a "peaceful and calm" environment with Turkish observers present. The referendum, approved by over 87% of voters with 73% turnout, streamlines Parliament and restores the vice president office.The Iranian army warned residents of certain areas in Dubai and Doha to evacuate ahead of possible attacks in coming hours, citing US military presence in those locations, Fars news agency reported Sunday. The warning included maps of Qatari areas including Lusail, Al Waab, and Ain Khaled.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Ankara's "clear" stance on Iran Wednesday, emphasizing Türkiye is always on the side of peace and working intensively for a ceasefire. Slamming Israeli actions, Erdoğan noted even Israelis now call Netanyahu their "biggest disaster since the Holocaust" as they spend nights in shelters.Israelis took cover in a parking garage and sanctuary on March 10 after air raid sirens were activated following Iran's retaliatory missile attack on Tel Aviv. The images capture the daily reality for civilians as the 13-day conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces continues to escalate.
