He had shown great terror at the presence of an Italian seaman on board the Red Earl, and had bitterly and repeatedly accused Northmour in consequence.
It pointedly blamed Pompeo for making unrealistic demands and tried to appeal to Trump, who " avails himself of every possible occasion to state his willingness to improve" relations.
They are trying to convince Turkey to end the military operation amidst angry accusations in Washington that President Trump abandoned America's Kurdish allies by pulling US troops from the area.