Economics Likely to Trump Politics in Turkey-Iran Rift

Turkey and Iran have accused each other of trying to dominate the Middle East as they back opposing sides in the crisis in Yemen, but the war of words is unlikely to permanently damage a relationship driven by deepening economic ties. Turkey's relations with Tehran have already been strained by stark differences over Syria. Ankara upped the ante last week, saying it backed the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen against Houthi militants supported by Iran. Turkish President Recep Tayyip...

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