Iran–Turkey relations

Supporters of Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey’s political turmoil may be tied to its relations with Iran

Global Politics

Turkey’s government has been rocked by a corruption scandal this week, and protesters are calling for the prime minister’s resignation. While the details remain murky, a former US Treasury Department analyst says the problems are tied to Turkey’s involvement with Iran in a sanctions-busting scheme uncovered last year.

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