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Iran and Ankara are linked through their complex geopolitical rivalry in the South Caucasus [1], [2], and [3], as well as their critical energy trade relationship involving the Tabriz-Ankara pipeline [4]. Furthermore, their regional influence is interconnected through mutual strategic concerns and diplomatic tensions involving other regional powers [5], [6].
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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 3 facts
claimThe growing partnership between Ankara and Baku prompts Iran to extend greater support to Armenia.
claimIran interprets Turkey's pan-Turkic initiatives in the South Caucasus as part of a broader strategy by Ankara to reinvigorate the Turkic world, specifically through the Organization of Turkic States, which includes Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan.
claimIran's ability to act in the South Caucasus after 1991 was constrained by Russia's dominant role, the Iran-West confrontation, American efforts to isolate Iran, and Ankara's pan-Turkist policies, leading Iranian leaders to adopt a cautious and pragmatic stance.
The Expanding Iran War - ISPI ispionline.it 1 fact
perspectiveAnkara views the escalating conflict with deep concern, condemning US-Israeli strikes on Iran while simultaneously criticizing Tehran’s decision to widen the war by targeting Gulf states.
Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
claimDamage to the Tabriz-Ankara pipeline or a halt in Iranian gas exports would cause immediate energy shortages and price spikes for heating and electricity in Turkey.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimThe leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is aware that actors such as Tel Aviv, Ankara, and Riyadh are capitalizing on Iran's waning influence.