Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled a meeting with Israeli officials to discuss the potential sale of F-35 jets to Turkey. The move follows rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran and ongoing disagreements regarding regional military balances.
Why it matters
The potential sale of advanced weaponry to Turkey and the breakdown of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire significantly impact Middle Eastern geopolitical stability.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth talks to the media on the day of a meeting of NATO defence ministers at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov — Stoyan Nenov By Emily Rose
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