Turkey sets its sights on Iraq - what it means for Israel
The withdrawal of American troops from Iraq could change the balance of power in the Middle East and affect Israel's interests. After the US departure, Iran and Turkey could strengthen their influence over Iraqi Kurdistan,…
Assessment
Turkey's expanding influence in Iraq, enabled by the US withdrawal, creates a new front for Israeli strategic concern. While Iran's potential gains dominate discussion, Ankara's existing economic and political ties in Iraqi Kurdistan give it a concrete foothold. Israel must now track whether Turkish ambitions align with or counter Iranian ones, and how Baghdad's reclaimed sovereignty reshapes regional alliances.