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The Turkish Good Party has implored President Erdoğan to compel the forfeiture of assets owned by President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet that exist within Turkey’s borders.

The suggestion comes after US sanctions targeted two top officials in the Turkish administration.

The sanctions, which have been branded by Turkey as an “aggressive attitude that serves no purpose”, were imposed in response to the detention of an American pastor who is being tried by Ankrar on espionage and terror-related charges.

Turkey's foreign ministry said in a written statement on Thursday: “The decision, which disrespectfully intervenes in our judicial system, will seriously damage the constructive efforts made in order to resolve problems between the two countries.”