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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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Iraq frees Saddam Hussein’s son-in-law after 18 years in prison

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Iraq frees Saddam Hussein’s son-in-law after 18 years in prison

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Jamal Mustafa arrested by US forces in April 2003

An Iraqi court has ordered the release of former President Saddam Hussein’s son-in-law after 18 years in prison, according to the Justice Ministry on Saturday.

Charges against Jamal Mustaf Sultan were dropped due to lack of evidence and was ordered free, the ministry said in a statement cited by local media.

The statement, however, did not provide any further details.

Mustafa, 66, is the husband of Saddam’s youngest daughter Hala. He was an army officer and was among the 52 former officials sought by the United States for alleged crimes against humanity.

Mustafa was arrested by US forces on April 20, 2003, just 11 days after toppling the Saddam Hussein regime.

In 2017, the Iraqi parliament issued a bill to confiscate the assets of Saddam, his wife and relatives, including Mustafa.

Ahmed Asmar contributed to this report from Ankara

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