At the height of Iran’s current crisis, analysts are increasingly asking a pointed question: has Türkiye, intentionally or not, helped sustain the Iranian regime? Despite wielding considerable leverage over Tehran, Ankara has once again chosen restraint, avoiding escalation and prioritizing controlled stability. Some see this as a pragmatic strategy aimed at preserving regional security; others interpret it as indirect support for a regime that has long acted against Türkiye’s interests, from Syria to the Caucasus.
