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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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Trump welcomes ‘going silent’ as Iran reportedly suspends talks

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Trump welcomes ‘going silent’ as Iran reportedly suspends talks

US President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump has said that “going silent would be very good” amid reports Iran has suspended indirect peace talks with the US through mediators. Trump vowed to maintain the naval blockade, describing it as a “piece of steel,” as Tehran demands an end to fighting in Lebanon.

President Donald Trump said Monday that he would welcome a period of silence if Iran suspends indirect peace talks with Washington. “I think we’ve been talking too much, if you want to know the truth. I think going silent would be very good,” Trump told NBC News. He clarified that a pause in dialogue does not necessarily mean an immediate resumption of strikes, but he vowed to “keep the blockade,” describing it as a “piece of steel.”

Blockade and economic pressure

Trump noted that he can wait “as long as they want” because Tehran is “losing a fortune” under current restrictions. The US has implemented a blockade of Iranian ports and says its forces have redirected 121 commercial vessels and disabled five to date. The remarks follow reports from Iran’s semi‑official Tasnim news agency that Tehran has halted exchanges via mediators to protest Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Tasnim said the Iranian negotiating team would halt “talks and exchanges of texts through mediators” until its demands regarding Gaza and Lebanon are met.

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