US sanctions breach Turkey's immunity, Europe may take similar measures against Ankara

On Monday, the US Treasury imposed sanctions on the Turkish Defense Industries Administration, its head, Ismail Demir, and other individuals associated with the Turkish Defense Industries Administration.

In this, writer and political analyst Mohammad Abu Mahdi believes, during an interview with our agency, that the new US sanctions “will have an impact on the Turkish economy, which is already suffering from a major crisis, for months, due to the coronavirus crisis and the policies pursued by the President of the Turkish regime, Rajab. Tayyip Erdogan, and his administration of the country's affairs. "

Abu Mahdi attributes the importance and effectiveness of these sanctions to important considerations, including: “Turkey is a member of NATO, and this alliance has consistently provided it with immunity from sanctions from any country, specifically European countries, and the US administration has, over the past years, provided Turkey with protection Against any sanctions as a result of its practices in the eastern Mediterranean and in a number of countries, such as Syria, Iraq and Libya.

And the announcement of these sanctions, according to Abu Mahdi, represents a breach of this immunity, and Abu Mahadi also points out that "the Turkish economy will be subjected to a major jolt by these sanctions."

Abu Mahadi added: “The Turkish lira and the Turkish economy will be subjected to a major jolt. Originally, the Turkish economy was shaken after the election of Joe Biden, who adopts a negative attitude towards the Turkish regime.” With the start of the US sanctions, it became clear how the Turkish lira was affected, as well as the steps of many companies. Investment and factory owners in Turkey who are now looking for safe economic areas for investment.

Possible European sanctions?

Abu Mahadi said, “The Turkish regime is witnessing more crises that may lead to its overthrow in the nearest upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections,” as “indications confirm that the Turkish opposition has a greater popular opportunity, and that all repressive and arbitrary practices have had no effect on weakening the opposition, but increasing its strength. "

And he notes that there are tendencies in Europe to conduct such sanctions, meaning that the American move may encourage European countries to take measures against Turkey, as a result of its violations of the sovereignty of Greece and Cyprus and exploration in the eastern Mediterranean.

Political analyst and writer Mohammad Abu Mahdi concluded his speech by saying: “The coming days will witness important and global transformations. Turkey may be at the heart of these transformations, because Erdogan and his foreign policy represent a great conflict with many important countries, especially Europe and America.”

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