US envoy: Türkiye-US ties 'never better'; S-400 resolution to take time

US Ambassador Tom Barrack characterized Ankara-Washington relations as 'never been better' and called defense cooperation between the two NATO allies 'essential,' while acknowledging the S-400 dispute will take time to resolve. He also described dialogue with Iran as 'a step in the right direction.' The remarks signal a continued thaw in bilateral ties, but the S-400 issue remains a structural irritant with no near-term resolution.