Turkey is tightening security along its eastern border with Iran, as the conflict between Israel and Iran worsens and many Iranians leave their country. The Iran-Turkey border stretches nearly 600 kilometres. Ankara's policy of allowing Iranian citizens to stay for up to 90 days without a visa has made it a popular destination for refugees. The dangers of the conflict, limited access to banking and the internet, as well as food shortages have prompted people to leave Iran. DW Correspondent