U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a working session with mayors at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 24, 2018. "He urged Turkey to deescalate, limit its military actions, and avoid civilian casualties," a White House statement said. "He urged Turkey to exercise caution and to avoid any actions that might risk conflict between Turkish and American forces. "So it has not felt the need to go beyond the rhetorical means that it has employed. The S-400 is incompatible with NATO'S systems.However, analysts say those moves are largely tactical and ultimately Turkey will be open to listening to U.S. concerns about its military operation, given that Ankara needs the European Union for trade and NATO partners for its security.

Source: Egypt Today January 24, 2018 21:22 UTC