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As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in

NPR News·September 29, 2026·1 min read

Turkey is positioning itself for greater regional influence as the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, following the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel and the stalemated, seven-month-old war on Iran. Turkey's bid comes amid profound shocks that have hit the region, according to the report.

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