Turkey and Iran Call for Stability Amid Gaza War

Presidents Erdogan and Raisi agree on the need to avoid further escalation, despite their countries' complex historical ties and differing stances on Israel.

• Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met in Ankara, agreeing on the need to avoid steps that could further threaten Middle East stability amid the ongoing Gaza war.
• Both leaders discussed ending Israel's 'inhumane' attacks on Gaza and the need for a fair and lasting peace in the region.
• Despite harsh criticism of Israel, Turkey maintains commercial ties with the country, prompting criticism at home and in Iran.
• Raisi accused the United States of supporting Israel's crimes against Palestinians in Gaza and called for Muslim countries to cut their economic and political relations with Israel.
• Turkey and Iran have had complicated ties due to several issues, including the Syrian civil war, but recently Turkey has taken steps to improve ties with Damascus.

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