August 2018
Zarif's 'Unannounced' Trip to Turkey
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif visited Turkey to deliver an invitation from President Rouhani for a trilateral summit with Russia. Discussions included U.S. sanctions and bilateral…
Turkey Reduces Oil and Gas Imports from Iran
Turkey has significantly reduced its oil and gas imports from Iran ahead of a trilateral meeting involving Turkish President Erdogan, Russian President Putin, and Iranian…
Trump Says He Will Not Give Concessions to Turkey for the Release of American Pastor
President Trump stated he will not offer concessions to Turkey for the release of American pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been detained on espionage and…
Turkish Ambassador Meets John Bolton at the White House
The Turkish ambassador met with U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton to discuss the detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson, which has strained U.S.-Turkey relations.…
Erdogan Warns America: Our Relations and Partnership Are at Risk
Turkish President Erdogan warned the U.S. that unilateral actions against Turkey could jeopardize their partnership, prompting Turkey to seek new allies. The Turkish lira has…
Turkey's Currency Collapse; Erdogan Urges Citizens to Convert Gold, Euros, and Dollars to Lira
Turkey's lira has sharply declined following U.S. tariff increases, prompting President Erdogan to call for citizens to convert foreign currency into lira. The economic crisis…
Decline in Turkish Currency and Stock Market After US Sanctions
Following US sanctions on two Turkish ministers, the Turkish lira and stock market experienced significant declines. The sanctions were imposed in response to the detention…
Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty 'Unacceptable'
Pope Francis has officially declared the death penalty unacceptable, marking a significant shift in Catholic Church teachings. This change emphasizes the inherent dignity of all…