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New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Spanish citizens from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla would be deported during the day via Türkiye. The Global Sumud flotilla's 50 vessels were seized by Israel, carrying 428 people from 44 countries.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden on May 21-22, focusing on preparations for the July NATO summit in Ankara, alliance unity, support for Ukraine, and developments related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned Israel's "piracy and banditry" against the Global Sumud Flotilla "in the strongest terms," saying Israel's attacks on the aid mission will not stop international solidarity with Palestinians or the pursuit of justice.The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, Israeli media reported. The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail from Türkiye in a renewed attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.

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Iran warns of 'heavier, stronger' retaliation if US-Israel strikes resume

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Iran warns of 'heavier, stronger' retaliation if US-Israel strikes resume

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A senior spokesman for Iran's armed forces warned that any resumption of US and Israeli strikes on Iran would be met with a "heavier" and "stronger" retaliation that would extend beyond regional borders. The warning came amid reports of US and Israeli aircraft striking Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.

A senior spokesman for Iran's armed forces on Tuesday warned that any resumption of US and Israeli strikes on Iran would be met with a "heavier" and "stronger" retaliation. "If the region enters another round of war, Iran's response will extend beyond regional borders and will be much heavier and stronger," Abolfazl Shekarchi said in remarks carried by Iran's semi-official news agency Fars.

Reported strikes

Earlier in the day, the news agency reported that US and Israeli aircraft struck Iranian vessels south of Iran's Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, killing "several Iranian nationals." There was no immediate confirmation from US or Israeli officials on the reported strikes.

Ceasefire context

The reported strikes came amid Pakistan-led mediation efforts to end the war that started with US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, followed by Iranian retaliation. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 and was later extended by President Trump indefinitely. Talks between the two sides have continued through Pakistani mediation, with both sides recently signaling progress on a potential agreement.

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