U.S. Mission Turkey

The United States Embassy to Turkey has confirmed the occurrence of a call from the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul to a phone belonging to fugitive coup attempt suspect Adil Öksüz on July 21, 2016, as stated in an indictment prepared by a Turkish court. The embassy said the call was part of law enforcement cooperation with Turkish officials to stop Öksüz from fleeing the country. 

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara has warned its citizens to be vigilant during upcoming holidays and New Year's Eve celebrations in Turkey, urging them to be mindful of attending public gatherings for both events due to increased security concerns across the country.