Russia, Turkey and Iran.

Submitted by Michael S., Nov 1, 2016 at 00:04

Hi, Tovey.

I agree with your views concerning the Turks and Russians. Concerning the current state of Turkish-Iranian relations, we have:

31 October 2016 / 13:27
Iran says ready to mediate between Iraq, Turkey

"TEHRAN (ISNA) -Ali Akbar Velayati, the senior foreign policy advisor to the Leader said Iran is ready to be a mediator between Turkey and Iraq.

"Iranian official referred to recent disputes between Iraq and Turkey and underlined Iran's readiness to mediate between them to prevent any military conflict..."

-- http://en.isna.ir/news/95081006958/Iran-says-ready-to-mediate-between-Iraq-Turkey

I have said that the Gog attack on Israel could happen as soon as next year. I think a lot will depend on the outcome of the coming election.

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