A bipartisan group of senators plans to send a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging him to take action against Turkey if it violates the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.

In a letter to Pompeo obtained by POLITICO, Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) asked that the Trump administration to investigate recent reports that Turkish-backed forces are active outside the “safe zone” established by the October 17 ceasefire.


“On several occasions, President Trump has threatened to ‘destroy Turkey’s economy’ should Turkey violate its obligations,” the lawmakers wrote. “In keeping with this position, we ask that the Administration take swift measures to enforce the October 17 agreement with tough economic sanctions.”