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Israel and Türkiye are linked through their shared strategic partnership with Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus, which Iran perceives as a collective effort to contain its influence and promote regional agendas as described in [1], [2], and [3].

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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 9 facts

claimTehran is concerned that the de facto alliance between Israel, Turkey, and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus mirrors US efforts to contain Iran in the Middle East.

claimTehran historically viewed increased Russian involvement in the South Caucasus as a factor that implied reduced activism by the USA, Turkey, and Israel in the region.

claimIran may utilize the South Caucasus as a new front for its deterrence policy against regional rivals such as Turkey and Israel.

claimIran is concerned that Azerbaijan might be drawn into a 'Balkanization trap' against Iran, with support from Turkey and Israel.

perspectiveIran is concerned that Azerbaijan's strengthening relationships with Turkey and Israel could transform Azerbaijan into a strategic foothold for adversarial powers aiming to extend their influence into northern Iran.

perspectiveTehran perceives Turkey's pan-Turkic ambitions along Iran's northern border as a rising security threat, and believes that Azerbaijan and Turkey's efforts to invoke pan-Turkic sentiments are supported by Israel.

claimThe expanding roles of Turkey and Israel, in partnership with Azerbaijan, have increased Iran's strategic concerns regarding the South Caucasus.

claimTurkey, Israel, and European states are asserting their influence more forcefully in the South Caucasus, contributing to growing complexities for Iran.

claimIran's primary concern regarding Baku's rhetoric is the escalating pan-Turkic ideology promoted by Turkey and Israel, rather than an immediate hard security threat.