The Gulf has always been a playground for major powers for centuries thanks to its geographic location, geostrategic importance, and rich hydrocarbon resources. The rivalry between the British and Ottoman Empires during the 19th and 20th centuries and the fall of the latter led to the creation of the present political order with new states
Actually, it’s not just Istanbul. The Israeli-Iranian spy wars that have been going on all over Turkey for several years keep the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) busy. However, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s request on 13 June for all Israeli citizens to leave Istanbul immediately turned the attention to Istanbul. On the same day, the