Iran and Turkey look to new regional strategy - analysis
While Iran and Turkey may not always see things the same way, they increasingly share interests.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Iran this week on his first visit to the country. Turkey has amicable ties with Iran, but now both states want to pursue a new strategy. Fidan welcomed the restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Sunday, according to Riyadh-based, English-language newspaper Arab News.
The change in tactics by Iran and Turkey is significant because both countries have reconciled with Saudi Arabia. It used to be that Ankara and Riyadh maintained different views. Today, Turkey has moderated its stance on the Muslim Brotherhood, which allies of Saudi, including Egypt, categorize as a terrorist group.
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While Iran and Turkey may not always see things the same way, they increasingly share interests.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Iran this week on his first visit to the country. Turkey has amicable ties with Iran, but now both states want to pursue a new strategy. Fidan welcomed the restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Sunday, according to Riyadh-based, English-language newspaper Arab News.
The change in tactics by Iran and Turkey is significant because both countries have reconciled with Saudi Arabia. It used to be that Ankara and Riyadh maintained different views. Today, Turkey has moderated its stance on the Muslim Brotherhood, which allies of Saudi, including Egypt, categorize as a terrorist group.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-757524