Turkey: US Should Revise Iran Sanctions Policy

Turkey is trying to convince the United States to change its mind about Iran sanctions, Turkey’s foreign minister said on Saturday.
Speaking at an event hosted by the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mevlut Cavusoglu emphasized the importance of economic ties between the two countries, Anadolu Agency reported.
“The Iran sanctions affect us, but through constant efforts, we became one of the countries exempted. This was initially done through May, but we’re trying to extend that period,” he said.
“We’re working hard for the US to change this decision. We’re not alone. EU members and other European countries agreed with us.”
Cavusoglu also said Turkey has signed free trade pacts with 20 countries and that negotiations with 17 others are continuing.
The US reimposed one round of economic sanctions on Iran last August, mainly targeting the country’s industrial sectors.
In November, Washington imposed a second round of sanctions, targeting Iran’s key energy sector.
Washington has exempted eight countries from the sanctions on Iran, including Turkey.