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US Rejects Evidence of Ankara’s Involvement in Daesh Oil Trade

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Pentagon claims Turkey is not involved in the oil smuggling business, a US Defense Department official told Sputnik on Wednesday.

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The United States denied evidence of Ankara’s involvement in the Islamic State (IS, ISIL or Daesh) oil smuggling operations, a US Defense Department official told Sputnik on Wednesday.

“We reject the premise that the Turkish government is in league with Daesh/ISIL to smuggle oil. We have seen no evidence to support such an accusation,” the official said. “Moreover, Turkey is taking steps to improve the security of its border with Syria, working with international partners. One goal of this effort is to cut off Daesh smuggling.”

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov stated earlier on Wednesday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his family are involved in the illegal deliveries of oil from the IS, whose activities are prohibited in Russia.

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