Ankara's claim to potentially gas-rich areas of eastern Mediterranean angers Greece, France and EU, while Egypt rejects legitimacy of Tripoli-based PM in divided Libya

After Erdogan vows to start searching waters 'as soon as possible,' defying a mega-deal signed by Israel, Greece and Cyprus, European countries accuse Ankara of stoking conflict

After signing controversial deal with Libya, Erdogan says it's 'no longer legally possible' to have search and drilling activities or a pipeline without countries' okay

Ankara wants to preserve Tripoli government to maintain Libyan support in its maritime disputes with Israel, Greece and Cyprus

President announces parliamentary vote next month on whether to send forces to protect UN-backed Tripoli government from rivals