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Trump Announces Plans to Lift Sanctions on Turkiye and Reconsider F-35 Sales

During a NATO summit meeting in Ankara, US President Donald Trump signals a shift in US policy towards Turkiye, despite concerns from Israel.

Jul 7, 2026, 4:48 PM Al Jazeera

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United States President Donald Trump announced on July 7, 2026, that he intends to lift sanctions on Turkiye and will soon decide on resuming the sale of US F-35 fighter jets to the country. This announcement was made during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of a NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara.

Turkiye was previously removed from the F-35 program after acquiring Russian S-400 air defense systems in 2019. Sitting next to Erdogan, Trump said he would soon make a determination regarding the sale of the jets.

The prospect of resuming F-35 sales has drawn mixed reactions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concerns on Fox News, stating that such a sale would "upset the power balance in the Middle East, which is ultimately guaranteed by Israeli air superiority, and also by, I think, by America’s posture in the Middle East." Meanwhile, Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham, a strong supporter of Israel, told Turkiye Today that he was open to the possibility.

This policy pivot comes amid other US defense developments, including the unveiling of "Trump-class" battleships for the US Navy’s "Golden Fleet." The announcement marks a notable shift in US-Turkiye relations and has implications for regional security dynamics.

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