Reuters reports Turkey has responded to the US' threat regarding the detained US pastor.
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Thursday Turkey would never tolerate threats.
The US warned of “large sanctions” unless Ankara freed an American pastor on trial in Turkey.
US Pastor Andrew Brunson has been detained for nearly two years in Turkey on terrorism charges.
“No one dictates Turkey. We will never tolerate threats from anybody. Rule of law is for everyone; no exception.