It could even help ease Western sanctions against Iran , especially the most recent threatening financial transactions with Iran 's Central Bank , which could hurt Turkey 's ability to pay for its energy supply purchases from Iran . Mohammed Ayoob : Turkey 's minister visits Iran as tensions rise between Strait , Turkey . the P5+1 notes Western nations vow stricter sanctions on Iran over nuclear program . Iran vows to close West of Hormuz ; he says Hormuz caught in the middle of disputes . Turkey holding talks between West , Iran , he says , might head off confrontation .
Mohammed Ayoob : Turkey 's minister visits Iran as tensions rise between Strait , Turkey . the P5+1 notes Western nations vow stricter sanctions on Iran over nuclear program . Iran vows to close West of Hormuz ; he says Hormuz caught in the middle of disputes . Turkey holding talks between West , Iran , he says , might head off confrontation .