The United States issued economic sanctions to warn Erdogan： We will not stop.

　　[Global Network Reporter Li Dongyu] Turkey and Kurdish armed forces are fighting fiercely in northern Syria. The US Treasury Secretary said on the 11 th that the White House is considering economic sanctions against Ankara. In response, the Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the evening of 11th condemning the US plan and vowing to retaliate. On the same day, Turkish President Erdogan said that despite the "threat" from the United States and its allies, the Turkish army will continue to crack down on Kurdish militants in northern Syria. He also insisted that the target of the attack is not Kurds, but "terrorists" (that is, Kurdish armed forces).

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　　According to reports from Sputnik news agency & radio and RT, Erdogan said on Friday, "We will not stop. As Turkey, we will never stop this battle, no matter what anyone says. " "The United States and Europe say that we are killing Kurds. Kurds make our brothers. Our battle is against ‘ Terrorist organization ’ Yes. "

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　　Just before Erdogan’s statement, there was a voice in the United States calling for sanctions against Turkey. According to the Russian satellite news agency, earlier in the day, US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin also told reporters that the Trump administration is considering issuing an order that will expand Washington’s ability to impose de facto economic sanctions on Ankara in response to (Turkey) military operations in northern Syria.

　　In response, the Turkish Foreign Ministry responded on the same day. In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry vowed revenge and severely condemned the US plan.

　　“‘ The fountain of peace ’ After the operation began, the news spread to all levels of the US government. The goal and scope of this action have been completely and clearly explained to the international public … … Turkey is working with ‘ Terrorist organization ’ Fighting, we will resolutely continue this battle. " The statement added: "No one should doubt that we will fully respond to every step in a reciprocal manner."

　　The Turkish Ministry of Defence announced on the 9th that the Turkish army has launched ground military operations against Kurdish armed forces in northern Syria. The Turkish Ministry of Defence said on social media that as part of the "Spring of Peace" operation, the Turkish army and the "Syrian National Army" have begun to launch ground attacks in the east of the Euphrates River in northern Syria.

　　On the eve of Turkey’s military operations, the White House said on the 6th that the US military would "not support or participate" in Turkey’s upcoming military operations in northern Syria, and the US military would withdraw from the relevant areas. On the 10th local time, US President Trump presented Turkey with three options on Twitter: participating in the war, imposing sanctions or reaching an agreement. He wrote, "Send thousands of American troops (to the region) and then win the military battle, severely attack Turkey with economic sanctions, or mediate an agreement between Turkey and Kurdish armed forces!" When asked by a reporter which option he preferred, Trump replied: "I hope it is the last one."