"Although the United States quietly set aside its reservations relating to Turkish consumption of Iranian gas, as Mann has confirmed publicly, the U.S. Congress and the Bush Administration, which has declared Iran to be part of “the axis of evil” in the war against terrorism, are unlikely to tolerate Turkey’s willingness to become a conduit for Iranian gas to Europe. Consequently, Turkey and the United States, which have been jointly opposing swaps through Iran for Caspian oil, may find themselves in sharp disagreement on the possibility of Turkey facilitating the creation of an even more profitable and strategically significant energy link for Iran. The paradox is that Turkey is trying to get out of its current energy mess, which is the direct result of its overpurchase of Russian gas, through the possible re-export of Iranian gas in order to be able to purchase additional Azeri gas. In the confusion it is easy to forget that the EEC was designed to be the alternative to both Russia and Iran in the transportation of Caspian energy resources to markets. Clearly the next Turkish government and the new energy team will have a big job on their hands after the elections. " It all seems very confusing, but it's simple. It does not matter who pumps the gas, as long as the price is right. The one with gold, makes the rules.
Interesting article.