Iran attempts to get closer to its neighbors: Turkey, Pakistan, Iraq
This is important for Iran because if there are any rising tensions, it will want the support of countries such as Turkey, Iraq, and Pakistan.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting with members of the Iranian Navy in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2025.(photo credit: IRAN'S PRESIDENTIAL WEBSITE/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY)/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)Updated: