
September 13, 2008 - 18:22 AMT

18:31 GMT
Turkish Prime-Minister Recep Erdogan's initiative on forming "Peace and Stability Caucasus Platform" almost coincided with the regular rumors on the possible attack of the USA on Iran. As such, the struggle for becoming a regional power-holder passed on to the next, and, quite possibly, to the concluding phase. Naturally, the USA openly backs up Turkey in this struggle, while Russia holds a neutral position, giving preference to neither of the sides.