Geopolitics · 5 hours ago
Trump signals thaw in Turkiye ties
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — President Trump intends to lift sanctions on Turkiye and is considering resuming the sale of F-35 fighter jets to the nation. The move comes as President Erdogan continues to press for the delivery of jets previously promised. The potential reversal risks straining regional security dynamics, with Greece expressing concern that such an arms transfer would disrupt the military balance in the Aegean Sea.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 14 days · 21 sourcesaa.com.trUS senators say Türkiye's return to F-35 program would benefit NATO's defense capacityjpost.comDonald Trump expected to lift ban on Turkish acquisition of F-35, send six planesarabnews.comHegseth to meet Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkiye, source tells Reutersforbes.comTrump Says U.S. Will Lift Turkey Sanctions, 'Consider' Selling Them F-35s— That's A Bad Idea: Expertchannelnewsasia.comTrump says US will lift sanctions on Türkiye, possibly sell F-35 fighter jetsaljazeera.comTrump says will lift sanctions on Turkiye, ‘consider’ selling F-35shindustantimes.comF-35 fighter jet sale to Turkey at centre of Trump's Ankara visit: Why Israel opposes itthehindu.comTrump expected to support potential sale of F-35 jets to Türkiye, sources sayaawsat.comTrump Expected to Tell Türkiye He is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 jets, NYT Reportshaaretz.comTrump to Reportedly Allow Turkey to Purchase U.S. F-35 Planes Despite Netanyahu's Pleas+11 more outlets
Why it matters
This shift represents a significant recalibration of NATO alliance priorities and regional military power.
Context
Turkiye was previously removed from the F-35 program in 2019 following its acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile defense system.