As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in

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As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in

29 Sept 2026, 09:00 UTC · 1 source

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🚨 TURKEY’S REGIONAL AMBITIONS GROW Turkey’s bid for regional influence comes amid profound shocks in the Middle East. The shocks began with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel. They continue with the stalemated, seven-month-old war on Iran. Source: NPR #Turkey

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As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in