August 2018
Zarif's Goals for His Trip to Turkey and Pakistan
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Turkey and Pakistan to discuss various issues, including potential strategies to bypass U.S. sanctions. His meetings with Turkish…
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…
Turkey Seeks Consultation from WTO Due to US Tariffs
Turkey has requested consultation from the WTO regarding additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. on its steel and aluminum, which were doubled by President Trump…
Turkey's Supreme Court Rejects American Pastor's Request to End House Arrest
Turkey's Supreme Court has denied an American pastor's request to end his house arrest, leading to a significant drop in the value of the Turkish…
Mnuchin: More Sanctions on Turkey If American Pastor Is Not Released
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced potential new sanctions against Turkey if they do not release American pastor Andrew Brunson, whose trial has strained U.S.-Turkey…
Turkish Court Rejects American Pastor's Request to End House Arrest
A Turkish court has denied American pastor Andrew Brunson's request to end his house arrest, while the U.S. government considers his trial unfair and has…
White House Official Warns Turkey About 'Consequences' of Not Releasing American Pastor
The White House has warned Turkey of potential economic consequences if it does not release American pastor Andrew Brunson, whose detention has strained U.S.-Turkey relations.…
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.…
Syrian Rebels Form 'National Army' with Turkish Support
Syrian rebels are forming a 'National Army' with support from Turkey, aiming to consolidate their forces amid ongoing conflict. Colonel Haytham Afisi leads this initiative,…
Iraqi Prime Minister's Visit to Iran Canceled
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi canceled his visit to Iran after Iranian officials expressed dissatisfaction with his compliance with U.S. sanctions. While he maintains that…
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…