Despite government’s objection, Council of State in Greece has granted right of asylum to Özkaynakçı, who was among the soldiers fleeing to Greece in the wake of July 15 coup attempt. The decision will set a precedent for the other seven soldiers.

The US National Security Adviser John Bolton has stated, “The US-Turkey crisis could be over instantly if Turkey releases Pastor Andrew Craig Brunson without condition.”

In a statement made by Russia, it has been announced that the S-400 air defense missile systems will be delivered to Turkey in 2019 as foreseen by the contract signed by the two countries.

The US President Donald Trump has said, “I like Turkey. I like the people of Turkey very much. Until now, I had a very good relationship with President Erdoğan. But, it cannot be a one-way street.”

After the international credit rating agency S&P downgraded Turkey’s credit rating from BB- to B+, the Moody’s has also lowered the credit rating of the country from Ba2 to Ba3.

Referring to Pastor Brunson kept in house arrest, US President Trump has said, “We will pay nothing for the release of an innocent man, but we are cutting back on Turkey”.

US Vice President Pence and White House Spokesperson Sanders have denounced Turkey surtaxing some US products.

White House Security Adviser Bolton and Ambassador to Washington Kılıç have held a meeting. Reporting the meeting, Bloomberg correspondent has said, “Fed up with Turkey, Trump is refusing to offer anything else in exchange for Pastor Brunson”.

President Erdoğan says Turkey will boycott US's electronic products and those who invest in foreign currency "will bankrupt".

The attorney of Pastor Andrew Craig Brunson has appealed to a higher court, requesting that Brunson be released from house arrest and his international travel ban be lifted.

US President Trump has tweeted, “I have just authorized a doubling of Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum with respect to Turkey as their currency, the Turkish Lira, slides rapidly downward against our very strong Dollar”.

US State Department Spokesperson Nauert has touched upon the bilateral meeting held with delegation from Turkey and said that they will “define progress as Pastor Brunson being brought home”.

President Erdoğan has said, “Everything is going to be all right, markets will ease within reasonable time. Don’t be afraid, it will all pass. Both private sector and our citizens know what comes from where”. Dollar is 5.43, Euro is 6.31 TL.

Initial statement has come from Turkey after US sanctions on Iran entering into force and Trump’s statement that “Anyone doing business with Iran will not do business with the US”.

After the US has announced its decision to impose sanctions on Turkey, the first face-to-face meeting between the countries has been held by the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. Pompeo and Çavuşoğlu have defined their meeting as “constructive.”

Speaking on behalf of the İYİ Party, spokesperson Çıray has declared that they support the AKP concerning the US sanctions. CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “We should take the same decision against the two ministers of the US”.

Minister of Justice Gül has said, “I don’t have a single tick or a cent in any country”. Minister of Interior Soylu has retorted.

After the US has announced its decision to impose sanctions on Turkey, the exchange rate of US Dollar has become 5 Turkish Lira.

The US has decided to impose sanctions in the wake of Pastor Brunson not being released. Minister of Justice Gül and Minister of Interior Soylu are mentioned in the sanction.

Speaking about the tension between Turkey and the US about Pastor Brunson, President Erdoğan has said, “It’s not possible for us to accept such threatening language”.