Stating that Turkey could potentially face many challenges over Iran, Syria, and Iraq due to its relations with Russia and the U.S., he said: “In order to overcome this hard period, there is a need for a strong initiative and leadership under President Erdoğan’s rule.”
Erdoğan’s most important characteristic is that he can say "no" to countries, which the U.S. does not want, said Sambur.
“In the case of U.S. and Israeli [military] intervention in Iran, I think Erdoğan will use his initiative and get effective results.”