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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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Iranian violinist Bijan Mortazavi to perform in Istanbul

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Iranian violinist Bijan Mortazavi to perform in Istanbul

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Concert to take place at Mustafa Kemal Cultural Center in Turkish metropolis on Nov. 4

Bijan Mortazavi, a renowned Iranian musician and virtuoso violinist, will perform in Istanbul on Nov. 4.

His concert, alongside a 100-person symphony orchestra, will take place at the Mustafa Kemal Cultural Center in the Besiktas district.

Preparing a special repertoire for Istanbul, Mortazavi will present four new compositions live for the first time at this concert. The concert will also be broadcast on Iranian television.

The artist started playing the violin at the age of three and learned the piano, guitar, oud, tar, and santur at the age of seven, forming an orchestra at the age of 14, and composed his own compositions.

The world-famous musician completed his doctorate at the Southampton Solent University in the UK in 2009.

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