Syria: Turkey v. Iran
Will US stand up for freedom?
Last Updated: 5:11 AM, August 27, 2011
Posted: 9:43 PM, August 26, 2011
Now in its sixth month, the Syrian uprising is developing into a power struggle between regional rivals Turkey and Iran.
After hesitating, Turkey appears to have determined that the regime of President Bashar al-Assad can no longer stand. In recent weeks, it has hosted conferences creating an interim Syrian “parliament” to prepare for a democratic transition. The Turks have also expressed support for new European Union sanctions on Syria, including an embargo on oil and gas imports.
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