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Analysis: Turkey emerges unscathed from the Iran war

The article discusses Turkey's evolving role in the US-Iran conflict, noting that while initially sidelined during US strikes on Iran, Turkey has since been recognized by President Trump as a key player in securing a temporary ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Turkish officials view the agreement as a preliminary step toward resolving broader tensions.

When  US  President Donald Trump ordered strikes on  Iran  in late February,  Turkish  officials found themselves sidelined.

Their repeated attempts to prevent the war proved unsuccessful, and the mood in Ankara was that Trump preferred the counsel of  Israeli  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over that of Turkish leaders.

Three months later, however, Trump once again counted Turkey, alongside  Pakistan  and  Qatar , among the countries that had significantly helped secure a memorandum of understanding with Iran. He also adopted an increasingly combative tone towards Israel.

On Sunday, Tehran and Washington reached an agreement that would extend a fragile ceasefire between the two sides for 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran blocked when the US and Israel launched the war.

Turkish officials, speaking to Middle East Eye this week, cautioned that the memorandum of understanding was only a first step toward resolving the US-Iran dispute and would do little more than ease pressure on the Strait of Hormuz.

Read more:  Analysis: Turkey emerges unscathed from the Iran war

"Turks are now experts on turning regional crisis into opportunities for themselves," a European diplomat said (AFP)

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Source document: Turkish officials' statements to Middle East Eye

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Middle East EyeIndependentCenter4 days ago
Analysis: Turkey emerges unscathed from the Iran war

The article discusses Turkey's evolving role in the US-Iran conflict, noting that while initially sidelined during US strikes on Iran, Turkey has since been recognized by President Trump as a key player in securing a temporary ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Turkish officials view the agreement as a preliminary step toward resolving broader tensions.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of Turkey's involvement in the US-Iran conflict without overtly favoring any side. It includes perspectives from Turkish officials and a European diplomat, providing a neutral overview of the situation.

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