image sourced from original article at Two weeks into the war with Iran, the conflict has expanded beyond the Gulf Arab states to Iran’s northern border, drawing in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iraqi Kurdistan, and even British-controlled areas in Cyprus. Iran has fired missiles at Turkey, struck targets in Azerbaijan, and continued attacks in Iraqi Kurdistan, while its proxy Hezbollah has targeted British zones in Cyprus.
These developments highlight a northern front that has received less attention but carries significant regional consequences. The countries involved maintain complex and often fragile relationships with both Iran and Israel, shaping how they respond to the escalating violence.
Cyprus and Azerbaijan are considered close partners of Israel, while Turkey has emerged as a vocal adversary and supporter of Hamas. Expert Gallia Lindenstrauss analyzes how each actor is reacting to the widening war and assesses what the conflict could mean for their future ties with Israel.
