Erdogan: Turkey, Iran Agree on Need to Avoid Escalating Mideast Tensions

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan and Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi shake hands following a press conference in Ankara, Turkey, Jan. 24, 2024.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he and Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi agreed at a meeting on Wednesday on the need to avoid steps that could further threaten Middle East stability three months into the Gaza war.