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Growing ties between Turkey and Iran are causing concern in some parts of the European Union and could provide ammunition for opponents of Ankara's drive to join the wealthy bloc. Although EU entry is Ankara's priority, the Islamist-rooted ruling AK party has increased Turkey's influence in the Middle East. In the past few weeks.

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