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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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Istanbul Airport serves over 317M passengers in 6 years

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Istanbul Airport serves over 317M passengers in 6 years

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2.1M flights by 101 airlines recorded at iGA Istanbul Airport since opening in 2018

Türkiye's largest airport, iGA Istanbul Airport, named the best in Europe by ‘Global Traveler', has hosted over 317 million passengers since opening in 2018.

The airport covering a 76.5 square kilometers (29.5 square miles) area officially opened on Oct. 29, 2018, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish politicians, and international dignitaries in attendance.

iGA Istanbul Airport positions Istanbul as a central hub in global aviation, handling both passenger and cargo traffic with expansive terminals, customs areas, independent runways, and over 100 dining options and nearly 200 retail stores.

The airport has logged over 2.1 million flights by 101 airlines, transporting around 1.4 million tons of cargo. It offers flights to more than 120 countries, with 322 destinations.

According to Eurocontrol, the airport had the most flights to Europe in 2022-23, outpacing other major European capitals.

Since its opening, iGA Istanbul Airport has earned multiple awards, including “best international airport” from ‘Condé Nast Traveler' in 2022 and 2023, second place on ‘Travel and Leisure's' “World's Top 10 Airports” list in 2021, and recognition from Skytrax as one of the world's top 10 airports in 2024.

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