I expect the two countries to ally with one another soon, with Turkey in the lead, for an attack against Israel.

Submitted by Michael S (United States), Aug 25, 2017 at 03:34

Dr. Pipes,

I agree with nearly all your article, an article which reveals things I have never seen collected in one place before. I disagree somewhat, however, with your conclusion, a take-off on

"Cagaptay observes that the Middle East has room for "one shah or sultan, but not a shah and a sultan.""

During much of the 20th Century, Iran and Turkey were on the same page -- especially when both were members of CENTO. Agreed, any unity they come up with has a limited shelf life; but that life may last decades.

I expect the two countries to ally with one another soon, with Turkey in the lead, for an attack against Israel.

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