U.S. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert was asked in her daily briefing on Thursday about Turkey’s decision to recall its ambassadors from the U.S. and Israel.
“We’re aware that Turkey has recalled its ambassador. That is within Turkey’s right to do so. And I don’t see that as diminishing our relationship with the Government of Turkey. We – they continue to be an important NATO ally. That is being maintained and we look forward to our next conversations with the government,” she said .