Qatar is also the closest partner and bank-roller of an increasingly aggressive Turkey, with Ankara backing Doha during the 2017 crisis with its Gulf neighbors.
Video shows missile fired where Turkey cleared way for S-400 test, prompting U.S. warning
A missile was fired into the sky on Friday on Turkey’s Black Sea coast where the military was expected to test its Russian-made S-400 defence systems, according to local video obtained by Reuters, …
Pompeo Seeks Reversal of ‘Provocative’ North Cyprus Move to Reopen Varosha
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced deep concern about Northern Cyprus’ reopening part of a beachfront resort abandoned since Turkey invaded the island in 1974, calling it provocative and seeking …
Greece, Cyprus told to wait for EU action on ‘provocative’ Turkey
Greece and Cyprus pushed for a tougher European Union response to Turkey’s natural gas exploration in contested Mediterranean waters at an EU summit on Friday but were essentially told to hold off …
Pompeo calls Northern Cyprus move to reopen Varosha provocative
U..S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced deep concern about Northern Cyprus’ reopening part of a beachfront resort abandoned since Turkey invaded the island in 1974, calling it provocative and …
Pentagon Threatens Turkey With ‘Serious Consequences’ Following Reports of Russian-Made Missile Test
The unusual warning from the Defense Department against a NATO ally came hours after reports that Turkey had test-fired a Russian air defense system in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Turkey Moves Closer to Activating Its Russian Air Defense System
With the firing of a test missile, Turkey appeared to ignore an agreement with the Trump administration to delay putting the S-400 system into operation.
Missile fired where Turkey cleared way for S-400 test -video
The video, taken in the coastal city of Sinop, showed a narrow column of smoke headed high into the blue sky. In recent days Turkey had issued notices restricting air space and waters off the coastal …
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Turkey’s reported test of Russian-made missile system condemned by Pentagon
The Pentagon on Friday condemned Turkey’s reported test of a Russian-made missile system, a weapons system that US officials believe could pose a threat to the US and NATO.