Trump says will lift sanctions on Turkiye, ‘consider’ selling F-35s
US President Donald Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Turkiye and consider resuming F-35 fighter jet sales during a NATO summit meeting with President Erdogan. The move faces opposition from Israel, which fears the sale could disrupt the regional power balance.
Why it matters
This represents a major shift in US-Turkiye relations and could significantly alter geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.
Announcement during Ankara meeting suggests pivot in US policy, despite opposition from Israel.
The article presents the policy shift and the opposing viewpoints from both the US/Turkiye and Israel neutrally.
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