Thursday, June 25, 2009

Turkey: Iran Upheaval Poses Diplomatic Challenge for Ankara

"TURKEY: IRAN UPHEAVAL POSES DIPLOMATIC CHALLENGE FOR ANKARA
Yigal Schleifer 6/25/09

Turkey seems to be searching for a proper response to the upheaval in Tehran. The Turkish public has greeted the crisis in Iran with a mix of indifference and confusion, while on the official side, Ankara is treading with extreme caution. Not wanting to possibly strain bilateral ties, Turkish officials are refraining from criticizing Iranian hardliners, or questioning the results of the country’s recent contested elections."

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