US issues arms deal ultimatum to Turkey

Article reports that US President Barack Obama has personally warned Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan that unless Ankara shifts its position on Israel and Iran it stands little chance of obtaining the US weapons it wants to buy.

ESO: Background information: Turkey is making a play for regional power http://www.europeansources.info/record/turkey-is-making-a-play-for-regional-power/

ESO: Background information: Turkey to review ties with Israel http://www.europeansources.info/record/turkey-to-review-ties-with-israel-turkish-aid-group-fields-criticisms/

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