Iran–Turkey relations - Wikipedia
Iran–Turkey relations are the bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Turkey. The two states' relationship is complex and characterized by periods of both tension and cooperation, as both Iran and Turkey are fighting for influence in the Middle East through supporting opposing proxies as part of a proxy ...
Iran–Turkey proxy conflict - Wikipedia
The Iran–Turkey proxy conflict refers to the regional rivalry between Iran and Turkey in the Middle East, mainly during armed conflicts and struggles for influence. History. The conflict has its roots in a period of tense relations between Iran and Turkey of after the Iranian Revolution.
Turkey, Iran agree on need for regional stability amid Israel’s war …
Jan 24, 2024 · Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he and his Iranian counterpart have agreed to avoid steps that could threaten Middle East stability, during a visit to Ankara by Iran’s...
In Post-Assad Middle East, Iran's Loss Is Turkey's Gain - Foreign …
Dec 10, 2024 · Turkey has expressed surprise at the speed at which the Assad regime collapsed, but the outcome was intended. It is a clear display of Turkey’s ability to project power through HTS and its...
Turkey, Iran agree on need to avoid escalating Mideast tensions ...
Jan 24, 2024 · Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi agreed at a meeting on Wednesday on the need to avoid steps that could further threaten Middle East...
How Turkey Is Seizing More Middle East Power — At Iran's Expense
4 days ago · Both countries have long had a strategic position in the region. Iran is an "energy corridor," and Turkey, a crucial bridge linking Asia and central Europe.Their relations have evolved and declined in terms of trust and quality since Iran's 1979 revolution, with Turkey taking advantage of Iran's diplomatic and economic isolation in the region and beyond.
Iran-Turkey ties tested by Assad's downfall in Syria
Dec 12, 2024 · On Wednesday, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered a veiled critique of Turkey, accusing an unnamed "neighboring country" of conspiring with the US and Israel to topple...
Erdogan, eyeing more trade with Iran, says Turkey weighing …
Jan 25, 2024 · Turkey is considering opening new border crossings with eastern neighbour Iran, President Tayyip Erdogan said late on Wednesday after talks with his Iranian counterpart, as they seek to...
Under Ebrahim Raisi, Iran and Turkey may be entering a new …
Jan 20, 2022 · In Sinjar, Iran is using its Shia proxies to entrench their military presence, whereas Turkey seeks to get the Kurdistan Workers’ Party—recognized as a terrorist organization by the US, European Union, and Turkey—and Iran-backed militias out of the disputed district.
Iran and Türkiye Seek to Avoid Regional War for Different Reasons
Mar 14, 2024 · Iran and Türkiye both oppose any regional spillover of the war on Gaza, but sources of friction remain as the two states are motivated by diverging interests.