Rouhani told Erdogan about the threat of Israel's presence in the region.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during a telephone talk with Turkish leader Recep Erdogan noted that cooperation between the countries of the region is essential for ensuring security, peace, and stability.

He called for the development of ties between Iran and Turkey and stressed the importance of cooperation between the two sides in resolving regional issues, including the settlement of the Syrian crisis through negotiations in Astana.