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The Strait of Hormuz will reopen for transit only when transit revenues are used to compensate for damages from the war, Iran's presidential office said Sunday. The statement comes as the US-Israeli offensive on Iran enters its fifth week, with the strategic waterway effectively closed since early March.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.

The Strait of Hormuz will reopen for transit only when transit revenues are used to compensate for damages from the war, Iran's presidential office said Sunday. The statement comes as the US-Israeli offensive on Iran enters its fifth week, with the strategic waterway effectively closed since early March.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.

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Erdoğan, Malaysia's Anwar discuss Iran conflict, bilateral ties in phone call

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Erdoğan, Malaysia's Anwar discuss Iran conflict, bilateral ties in phone call

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a telephone conversation Thursday focusing on bilateral relations and the escalating crisis in Iran. Erdoğan warned that prolonged conflict could create "more difficult challenges" for the region, reaffirming Türkiye's commitment to peace-focused diplomacy.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone Thursday with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, discussing bilateral relations and regional developments amid the escalating conflict in Iran, Türkiye's Communications Directorate announced. Erdoğan emphasized that cooperation between Ankara and Kuala Lumpur is progressing at an excellent level across all sectors, with ongoing efforts to further strengthen ties between the two nations.

Concerns Over Regional Instability

The Turkish president expressed that Ankara is closely monitoring the conflict environment that began in Iran and has subsequently spread across the region. Erdoğan warned that a prolonged confrontation could generate increasingly difficult challenges for regional stability and security. His remarks come as the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, launched Saturday, has now killed more than 900 people including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Tehran retaliating against Israel and Gulf states hosting US assets.

Commitment to Diplomatic Engagement

Erdoğan affirmed that Türkiye is actively working to re-engage diplomatic channels and will maintain peace-focused contacts with regional leaders. The call with Malaysia's premier forms part of Ankara's broader diplomatic outreach amid the widening crisis, following similar conversations with counterparts from Pakistan, France, Germany, the UK, Azerbaijan, and Bulgaria in recent days.

Titles :Anwar Ibrahim Recep Tayyip Erdogan Türkiye Erdoğan Malaysia diplomacy Iran

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