The Turkey vs Iran Flotilla Race

To some Iranians, the Turkish flotilla shouldn’t be interpreted as an attack on the Israeli siege of Gaza, but first and foremost as an assault against their influence in Gaza.

Iran’s efforts to send its own flotilla are testimony to that.

http://the-diplomat.com/2010/06/18/iran%E2%80%99s-next-rival-turkey/

http://the-diplomat.com/2010/06/18/iran%E2%80%99s-next-rival-turkey/

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Is Iran Replacing Russia With Turkey?

Ayatollah Khamenei seems to be moving away from Moscow, and towards Ankara. This strategy has its merits, but it won’t be without its own challenges.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/nov/17/iran-russia-turkey-khamenei-erdogan

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