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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.

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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Putin, Bahrain king discuss Iran crisis, bilateral cooperation

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Putin, Bahrain king discuss Iran crisis, bilateral cooperation

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and emphasized the need for a swift political and diplomatic resolution to the crisis surrounding Iran, while taking into account the interests of all countries in the region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa reaffirmed Monday their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, finance and humanitarian affairs during a phone conversation. The two leaders also discussed developments in the Middle East and emphasized the need for a swift political and diplomatic resolution to the crisis surrounding Iran while taking into account the interests of all countries in the region, according to a Kremlin statement published on Max.

Regional tensions

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February. Tehran retaliated with strikes targeting Israel as well as US allies in the Gulf, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation and was later extended by President Trump indefinitely.

Russia-Gulf relations

The call reflects Russia's continued engagement with Gulf countries amid the Middle East crisis. Bahrain hosts the US Fifth Fleet, yet maintains diplomatic relations with Russia, balancing its strategic partnerships.

Titles :Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Iran Vladimir Putin

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