Relations between Iran and Turkey from 2002 to 2012: Reminiscent of Historical Revival of Competition

Iran and Turkey are the two important countries in the region that despite their resemblance in identity, history and geopolitics, however through ought their past history have not been able to develop a quasi relationship. After the Islamic Revolution in Iran, the rise of an Islamic state in Turkey caused the expectations that the relations between the two sides despite their traditional conflict and competition, will lead to a greater cooperation between these two countries.. But relations between two sides in the last 10 years shows that although in the field of trade and economic relations have reached highest level, but in other field such as political and security, competition between the two countries Increased to an unusual tensions and sometimes confrontation conflict. This article after a brief looks at the effective fundamental factors to divergence between these two countries and finds the grounds for a better bilateral relationship and cooperation