News ID: 4734
Date: Sunday 12 October 2025 - 19:39

Energy diplomacy is the key to preserving the Turkish gas market for Iran

Energy diplomacy is the key to preserving the Turkish gas market for Iran
Hassan Moradi, an energy expert, believes that the end of Iran's gas export contract to Turkey in 2026 could have economic and security consequences for the country. He emphasizes that Iran must use energy diplomacy and a smart approach to persuade Turkey to extend gas cooperation.

According to Energy Press, the 25-year contract for Iran’s gas exports to Turkey, which transfers about 10 billion cubic meters of gas from Iran to the country annually, will expire in mid-2026. However, there is still no sign of Turkey’s willingness to extend the contract.
In an interview with Energy Press, energy expert Hassan Moradi said about the reasons for Turkey’s reluctance: “Turkey is probably looking to import gas from Turkmenistan, and if this country can provide it with gas at a reasonable price, it will not be very willing to continue buying from Iran.”
Emphasizing the need for the active involvement of the diplomatic apparatus, he added: “Iran must convince Turkey through political relations and energy diplomacy that cooperation with Iran is in the interests of both countries. We can have interactions in other areas so that this gas cooperation continues.”
Moradi went on to point out the political and security dimensions of this issue, saying: “Losing the Turkish market does not only mean the loss of gas revenue, but it could also be detrimental to Iran’s national security. In previous years, the energy dependence of countries like Turkey and Iraq had led them to have constructive relations with Iran. If this dependence is eliminated, the regional balance will change to our detriment.”

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