Getty ImagesUS imposes sanctions on Turkey over Syria offensive
US President Donald Trump has telephoned his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to demand an immediate end to his country’s military offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria. The US has also imposed sanctions on Turkey’s defence and energy ministries, as well as the ministers of defence, energy and interior.
Meanwhile, Syria’s army – which has done a deal with Kurdish-led forces – has entered the area, prompting concerns that it could become involved in a confrontation with Turkey. Reports say dozens of civilians have been killed so far and up to 160,000 people have been…
