Iranian border guards reportedly shot two Turks crossing illegally into Iran from Turkey. Perhaps this can be the moment of truth for Turkey and its prime minister. When Israeli forces warned and then fired on Turks attempting to run Israel’s lawful blockade of Gaza, Turkish authorities demanded apologies, compensation, and a complete end to the blockade of Hamas’ administration in Gaza. Yet when Iranians kill Turks without warning, Turkey’s response is silence. Perhaps Turkey’s problem isn’t the protection of its citizens after all.
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