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 and Turkey backed opposing political factions in Iraq. They also backed opposing militant groups. In During the 2017 Iraqi–Kurdish conflict, Shia militias captured Sinjar from the KDP Peshmerga. [25] The Shia militias also entered a tactical alliance with the YBŞ and the PKK. [26] Turkey turned against the Shia militias, as it supported the …

Jan 23, 2025 · 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.

3 days ago · Turkey has continued to attack SDF positions east of Qara Qozak Bridge since CTP-ISW's last data cutoff on January 27. Turkish aircraft struck SDF targets in at least five locations on the east bank of the Euphrates River, including a market in Sarrin.[28] Turkey also conducted strikes targeting the SDF west of Tishreen Dam on January 28.[29]

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 25, 2023 · As Iran seeks to shore up its regional influence and mend its adversarial relationship with Turkey, it is troubled by its growing inability to address the presence of a hostile Azerbaijan on its northern border.

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.