US-Turkey Relations: From Alliance to Crisis
There was a time when Turkish people mourned together with the people of the United States, such as when John F. Kennedy was killed, or…
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Rouhani: Iran cannot talk to US while under sanctions
US sanctions against Iran took effect on Tuesday, a move certain to worsen the lives of ordinary Iranians, as President Hassan Rouhani described the controversial reimposition as…
Escalating sanctions could cripple Turkey’s economy
Last week, the US Treasury announced sanctions against two Turkish cabinet ministers over the detention of an American pastor. This did not come as a…
Turkey to freeze assets of 2 US officials as retaliation
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president said Saturday the country will freeze the assets of two United States officials in retaliation for sanctions against Turkey’s justice…
Turkey is not without alternatives: Presidential aide ANKARA
Turkey is not a country that can be easily dispensed with, said the Turkish presidential spokesman on July 31. “Everyone should know. It may be…
Iran’s parliament summons Rouhani as economy falters under US pressures
Iranian lawmakers have given President Hassan Rouhani one month to appear before parliament to answer questions on his government’s handling of Iran’s economic struggles, state…
Turkey nears ‘pariah’ status over defiance on rates
Turkish inflation figures released on Friday are likely to provide a reminder why investors were so stunned when the country’s central bank left interest rates…
Mysterious Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker Heats Up U.S.-Iranian Front
An incident on Thursday that generated relatively little media coverage is attracting a great deal of attention among intelligence organizations in the region and from…
Turkey expects ‘mutual respect’ in ties with US
The Turkish-U.S. relationship can be saved and improved provided that “the U.S. administration takes Turkey’s security concerns seriously,” Turkey’s presidential spokesman said. In a column,…
Iran may soon issue national cryptocurrency to deal with new US sanctions
Iran may soon issue a national cryptocurrency to deal with new economic sanctions enacted by the US President Donald Trump, according to a report by the country’s…