US-Turkey

Erdogan spokesman condemns attack on U.S. embassy

Spokesman for Turkish President says attack on U.S. Embassy in Ankara was an attempt to create chaos.

Trump: There will be no concessions to Turkey

President Trump rules out making concessions to Turkey to gain the freedom of a detained American pastor.

Abbas to Erdogan: 'Palestine' supports you

PA chairman expresses support for Turkey in its crisis with the United States.

Trump: We will pay Turkey nothing

Trump blasts Turkey as tensions continue over imprisonment of American pastor.

Mnuchin says more sanctions could be imposed on Turkey

U.S. Treasury Secretary says Washington ready to place economic sanctions on Turkey if detained American pastor isn't released.

U.S. official warns Turkey more sanctions could be coming

White House says Turkey could face more economic sanctions if it refuses to release jailed American pastor.

Bolton meets Turkish Ambassador

U.S. National Security Adviser meets Turkish Ambassador, discuss detention of American pastor in Turkey.

Erdogan: U.S. gave us deadline to release pastor

Turkish President reveals the United States gave his country deadline to release detained American pastor Andrew Brunson.

Turkey implores Trump to resume negotiations

Turkey’s trade minister responds after Trump imposes higher tariffs on imports from Turkey.

Turkish Defense Minister speaks with American counterpart

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly discuss bilateral defense deals.

Turkish officials to visit Washington amid ongoing row

Delegation of Turkish officials reportedly will head to Washington to discuss ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Turkey vows to retaliate against American sanctions

Turkish Foreign Ministry urges U.S. to cancel sanctions imposed on Turkish ministers over the case of American pastor.

Turkey promises to retaliate for U.S. sanctions

Spokesman for Turkish President warns his country will retaliate against any sanctions over trial of American pastor.

Turkey: Trump's threats are unacceptable

Turkey’s National Security Council criticizes Trump's threat to impose sanctions on the country.

Erdogan responds to Trump: We will stand our ground

Turkish President says U.S. will lose a strong and sincere partner if it does not change its attitude.

Trump threatens Turkey with sanctions

Trump threatens to impose economic sanctions on Turkey over its refusal to release pastor detained in the country for more than a year.

Turkey recalls Israeli, American envoys

Turkey recalls its ambassadors from Israel and the United States in protest over Gaza riots. Erdogan blasts Israel as a "terror state".

Trump warns Erdogan to limit assault on Kurds

Trump calls on Turkish counterpart to "de-escalate" his country's attack on the northern Syrian region of Afrin.

Erdogan: U.S. and Israel meddling in Iran

Turkish President claims United States and Israel are interfering in Iran's internal affairs.

U.S. and Turkey resume full visa services

U.S. and Turkey resumed full visa services after stopping them in October.

Erdogan: Trump should've called before Jerusalem decision

Turkish President argues that if Trump called him before recognizing Jerusalem, he would not have made the move.

Erdogan to Trump: Reverse your decision

Turkish President: Trump must rescind his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital in the wake of UN vote.

Turkey blasts American veto of UN resolution

Turkey says Washington lost its impartiality in the Middle East after veto of UN resolution against recognition of Jerusalem.

United States, Turkey partially restore visa services

United States partially resumes issuing visas in Turkey amid row over safety of staff at its missions following a number of detentions.

Turkish FM, Tillerson speak amid latest crisis

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks with Secretary of State after both sides suspend visas.

Erdogan vows to boycott American ambassador

Turkish President says Turkish officials will boycott the U.S. ambassador to Ankara, as dispute between the two countries continues.

U.S. envoy:

'Duration of visa suspension depends on talks'

U.S. ambassador to Turkey says duration of suspension in visa services in Turkey depends on talks between the two governments.

U.S. reduces visa services to Turkey

U.S. mission in Turkey reduces visa services following arrest of consulate employee. Turkey retaliates with the same move.

U.S. embassy in Ankara denies supporting ISIS

United States embassy in Ankara denies Erdogan claims that Washington supported Islamic State jihadists in the Syrian conflict.

Erdogan: The United States backs ISIS

Turkish President accuses the West of backing "terror groups" operating in Syria, including ISIS jihadists.

Erdogan: My people believe U.S. was behind coup attempt

Turkish President says the Turkish people believe the U.S. was behind failed military coup because it didn't extradite his rival.

U.S., Turkey to increase cooperation against ISIS

U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter promises to ramp up joint efforts with Turkey to deal ISIS a "lasting defeat".

American forces hit ISIS with new mobile rocket system

American High Mobility Artillery Rocket System carries out successful strike on ISIS targets along Syria's border with Turkey.

Obama and Erdogan to meet on sidelines of G20 summit

White House announces Obama to meet his Turkish counterpart on Sunday in China.

Turkey asks U.S. to extradite Gulen - but not for coup

State Department confirms it received a formal extradition request from Ankara for Turkish cleric, but not over the July coup attempt.

Kerry: Accusations that we're behind Turkey coup are false

Secretary of State speaks to Turkish Foreign Minister, rejects accusations that the United States was responsible for failed coup.

White House: We support Turkey

United States condemns terrorist attack at Istanbul’s airport, stresses its support for Turkey.

'There's no evidence that Turkey buys oil from ISIS'

United States Ambassador to Turkey rejects comments by Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon that Turkey buys oil from jihadist group.

Turkey to Join International Coalition Against ISIS

The United States and Turkey finalize agreement to include Turkey in international effort to bring down ISIS, says Pentagon.

Patriot Missiles to be Removed from Turkey in October

Turkey and the United States announce Washington will withdraw its Patriot missile batteries from the country in October.

United States and Turkey to Create 'ISIS-Free Zone'

United States and Turkey to work together to drive ISIS jihadists from northern Syria, senior American officials say.

Erdogan Slams Obama's Silence Over North Carolina Murders

Turkish President criticizes Obama over his silence following the killings of three young Muslims in North Carolina.

US, Turkey Close to Deal on Joint Action against ISIS

Wall Street Journal: US, coalition partners to receive access to Turkish air bases for launching air strikes.

U.S. to Keep Patriot Missiles in Turkey

The United States will keep two Patriot missile batteries in Turkey for another year, says Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

Analyst: Mideast Gas a Chance for U.S. to Break with Turkey

The natural gas fields in the Mediterranean provide the United States with an opportunity to break with Turkey, according to Seth Cropsey.

Obama Hosting Muslim Ally Leaders

Leaders from Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and United Arab Emirates heading to White House in coming weeks.

American Soldiers Attacked in Southern Turkey

Seven Turks attacked American soldiers Wednesday and attempted to put bags over their heads in the southern province of Antalya.

US Slams 'Provocation' By Activists Planning Flotilla to Gaza

U.S. officials are taking a dim view of Turkish and European attempts to once again breach Israel's blockade of Gaza with a new flotilla.

Obama Denies Turkey Warning Report

US President denies report that he warned Turkey of danger to arms deals because of its criticism towards Israel.

Obama Warns Turkey over Israel

Obama warns Turkey that it must change its attitudes to Israel, Iran, if it wants American weapons.