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

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Turkey's bid for regional influence comes at a time when the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel, and continues with the stalemated, seven-month-old war on Iran.

First report: Amid changing dynamics in the Middle East, Turkey seeks to emerge as a leader — npr.org, 1d