🚨Turkey has warned it could respond against Israel if Lebanon or Iran are attacked.
Although it was acting as a mediator, this threat reflects a more assertive stance. Turkey has leverage through the BTC pipeline, which carries much of Israel’s oil via its Ceyhan port. However, stopping this flow would break international agreements and damage ties with Azerbaijan.
Turkey’s position is driven by regional pressures like Eastern Mediterranean disputes and Kurdish issues. While it has the “oil card,” using it is risky and could hurt Turkey more than Israel.