Turkey doing utmost to prevent U.S.-Iran tensions sparking conflict, Erdogan says

ISTANBUL, Feb 5 (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey is doing its utmost to prevent U.S.-Iran tensions dragging the region into new conflict and chaos, and he urged future potential talks between the American and Iranian leaders, his office said on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters on a return flight from Egypt, Erdogan praised diplomatic efforts by the sides and said leaders' level talks would be helpful after lower-level negotiations, according to a transcript of his comments shared by his office.