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The United States and Türkiye are linked through their shared involvement in regional geopolitical dynamics, including their roles in the South Caucasus [1], [2], [3], their respective climate policy adjustments regarding the CBAM [4], and their conflicting diplomatic stances on Iran's proxy network and regional military actions [5], [6].

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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 3 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.
claimVelayati linked recent events in the South Caucasus to American efforts to extend its strategy of containing Iran to the north, positioning the Turkey-Azerbaijan alliance as a proxy.
We Bombed the Wrong Target Iran's Proxy Network Strategy irregularwarfare.org Irregular Warfare Initiative 1 fact
claimSpain, Chile, Russia, China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt have voiced concern or condemnation regarding U.S. unilateral coercive action against Iran's proxy network.
The EU's Open Strategic Autonomy and the challenge of ... globalpolicyjournal.com Eugenia Baroncelli · Global Policy Journal 1 fact
claimThe European Union's leadership through the Carbon Border Adjustment Measure (CBAM) has prompted competitive approximation by China, gradual adjustment by the United States (pre-Trump II), and diplomatic openings for joint schemes with Canada, the United Kingdom, and Türkiye.
The Expanding Iran War - ISPI ispionline.it ISPI 1 fact
perspectiveTurkey condemns the US-Israeli strikes on Iran while simultaneously criticizing Iran for widening the war by targeting Gulf states.