Türkiye Plans Buffer Zone in Case Iran Collapses

Türkiye is planning to establish a buffer zone on the Iranian side of the border if a worst-case scenario unfolds and the government in Tehran collapses, Middle East Eye reported on Jan. 27. Top Turkish Foreign Ministry officials on Jan. 22 briefed lawmakers in a closed-door meeting at Parliament, telling them that Ankara is preparing for several potential scenarios regarding Iran, according to two participants who spoke to MEE. “Essentially, they said they believe everything possible should be done on the Iranian side to ensure that those who might come in the event of a migration remain there,” the second source said.