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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.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared Friday that the post-World War II international system faces a "deep legitimacy crisis across nearly all domains," calling for renewed efforts to end tragedies and restore peace. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye will maintain its principled, peace-centric stance focused on humanitarian values and justice.A foreign-flagged, Turkish-operated crude oil tanker was targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul on Thursday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said, adding that no casualties were reported among the 27 Turkish crew members. The engine room was the apparent target.Israel signalled that its military campaign against Iran and Hezbollah will continue for weeks, with thousands of targets still ahead. Officials say over 10,000 munitions have already been used, as the conflict escalates across multiple fronts. The developments come amid regional instability affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

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.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared Friday that the post-World War II international system faces a "deep legitimacy crisis across nearly all domains," calling for renewed efforts to end tragedies and restore peace. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye will maintain its principled, peace-centric stance focused on humanitarian values and justice.A foreign-flagged, Turkish-operated crude oil tanker was targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul on Thursday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said, adding that no casualties were reported among the 27 Turkish crew members. The engine room was the apparent target.Israel signalled that its military campaign against Iran and Hezbollah will continue for weeks, with thousands of targets still ahead. Officials say over 10,000 munitions have already been used, as the conflict escalates across multiple fronts. The developments come amid regional instability affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

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1,262 Iranian citizens return home via alternative routes after UAE entry restrictions

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11:50, 01/04/2026, Wednesday

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1,262 Iranian citizens return home via alternative routes after UAE entry restrictions

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Some 1,262 Iranian citizens have returned to their country following the suspension of direct travel routes with Iran, the Iranian Consulate in Dubai said Wednesday. The citizens returned via alternative routes including flights through Afghanistan and Armenia amid reports the UAE has restricted Iranian nationals' entry.

Some 1,262 Iranian citizens have returned to their country following suspension of direct travel routes with Iran, the Iranian Consulate in Dubai said. The citizens returned to Iran via alternative routes, including flights via Afghanistan and Armenia, the semi-official ISNA reported on Wednesday, citing the consulate. The consulate said it does not have any dedicated programs for travel by ship or air for the time being.

UAE entry restrictions

The consulate's statement comes amid media reports that the UAE has restricted the entry of Iranian nationals. The move was reportedly communicated through notifications by Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Flydubai. The restrictions affect travel between the two Gulf countries amid heightened regional tensions.

Conflict context

The UAE has been among the most frequently targeted Gulf states in Iran's retaliatory campaign since the US-Israeli offensive on Iran began Feb. 28. The UAE's air defenses have intercepted 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones, according to compiled official data. Falling debris from intercepted drones has caused damage in multiple emirates, including a fatality in Fujairah on Wednesday.

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Regional travel disruption

The conflict has disrupted aviation across the region, with many countries closing airspace or restricting flights. Türkiye has extended flight suspensions to multiple Middle Eastern destinations, while Iraq and other nations have imposed airspace closures.

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