U.S. Monitors Turkey's Crackdown on Protests as Diplomatic Talks Continue

Protests over the detention of Istanbul's mayor persist, raising concerns about regional stability and NATO cohesion.

Protests have erupted across Turkey following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political rival of President Erdogan.
The Turkish government has intensified its crackdown, arresting hundreds of demonstrators in cities like Istanbul and Ankara.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concerns about the unrest's impact on NATO cohesion and regional stability.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Rubio in Washington to discuss defense cooperation, U.S. sanctions, and a ceasefire in Gaza.
Both nations have agreed to hold technical meetings to address defense industry obstacles, including issues stemming from Turkey's purchase of Russia's S-400 missile system.