US calls Erdogan threats to invade Greece like Syria, Iraq ‘unhelpful’

The United States on Tuesday called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's warnings to Greece over sea disputes “unhelpful” and urged the two NATO allies to settle differences diplomatically.

“At a time when Russia has again invaded a sovereign European state, statements that could raise tensions between NATO allies are particularly unhelpful,” a State Department spokesperson said when asked about Erdogan's remarks, without naming him.

“The United States continues to encourage our NATO allies to work together to maintain peace and security in the region, and to resolve differences diplomatically.”