The lifting or easing of sanctions on Iran could help Europe to diversify its energy demand by facilitating Iranian exports of natural gas through Turkey’s infrastructure. Doing so carries several advantages. Not only would this allow Turkey to grow in its desired role as the Eurasian energy bridge, it would also help Europe to create more competition for Gazprom, says Sijbren de Jong to Anadolu News Agency from Turkey.
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