Trump says he'll consider giving Turkey F-35 jets, adds that US will lift sanctions
Summary
President Donald Trump said he will consider allowing Turkey to buy American F-35 fighter jets, despite Turkey having Russian-made air defense systems. He also said the U.S. plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and criticized other NATO allies for not supporting U.S. efforts related to Iran.Key Facts
- President Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the NATO Summit in Ankara on July 7, 2026.
- Trump said the decision to sell F-35 jets to Turkey is still under consideration.
- Turkey currently cannot join the U.S. F-35 program due to laws blocking sales to countries with Russian-made air defense systems.
- Trump praised Turkey for being loyal and more helpful on Iran than some other NATO countries.
- The U.S. had previously sanctioned Turkey for buying Russian air defense systems six years ago.
- Trump criticized Italy, Germany, and France for refusing to help the U.S. in military efforts linked to Iran.
- The U.S. is obligated to maintain the engines of planes Turkey already bought.
- Trump questioned the value of NATO because some members did not support U.S. efforts in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran.
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