Oil exploration in the Mediterranean, fears of an armed conflict between Turkey and Greece

According to the US broadcaster, Turkey is planning to drill for oil and natural gas in the Mediterranean, which has drawn strong protests from Greece, which claims ownership of the area. Analysts are warning that the issue could lead to a confrontation between the two countries, which are also NATO allies.

(Latest newspaper from newstime-June 3- 2020)It is reported that Turkey wants to expand its oil and gas exploration plans in the Mediterranean areas that Greece considers its own. Analysts point out that this diplomatic tension is coming at a time when Greece is already in trouble. He says Greece's tourism industry is struggling to cope with the global outbreak of the coronavirus and the government is working hard to restore it. President Erdoانan is committed to reaffirming Turkey's interests in this important region. It should be noted that in recent years, significant reserves of natural gas have been discovered in the Eastern Mediterranean.