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flag Turkey leads a Sunni coalition in Feb 2026, uniting Arab nations against Iran and Israel amid rising regional influence.

flag Turkey has emerged as a key Middle East power, expanding influence from Syria to the Horn of Africa through military actions and diplomacy. flag After a strategic pivot toward Russia and NATO tensions, Ankara now leads a Sunni-led coalition with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, the UAE, and others, issuing a joint statement on February 9, 2026, condemning Israeli policies and calling for Islamic unity. flag The alliance, backed by military cooperation and intelligence coordination, aims to counter Iran and limit Israel’s regional role, with Turkey and Egypt strengthening ties and Egypt expanding military presence in the Sinai. flag While Turkey remains in NATO, its growing autonomy and regional ambitions mark a significant shift in its foreign policy.

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