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Israel’s next test: Turkey positions itself to lead a post-Islamic Iran Middle East – opinion

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Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses to the party members during the AK Party Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye in Ankara, Turkiye on February 25, 2026. (photo credit: Rasit Aydogan/Anadolu via Getty Images)
With Iran in decline, Turkey emerges as a major player, reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East.