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President #Trump said the U.S. will lift defense #sanctions on #Turkey, potentially reopening the door to #F-35 fighter jet sales. Turkey was sanctioned and removed from the program in 2020 after buying Russia's S-400 surface-to-air missiles defense system. nypost.com/2026/07/07/u...

🇹🇷🇺🇸Donald Trump has promised Recep Tayyip #Erdogan that sanctions against Turkey will be lifted so that the #F35 can finally be sold. Let us not forget that the permanent lifting of sanctions requires the approval of the US Congress and that the F35 is incompatible with the #S400.

Trump says U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey, possibly sell F-35 ... Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hold a bilateral meeting, ahead of their participation in a NATO leaders' summit, at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey Ankara: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Washington would ​lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey that were ​imposed in 2020 over Ankara's purchase of Russian defense missiles, while expressing a ​willingness to sell the fellow NATO ally F-35 fighter jets. The move would be a massive gesture from Trump to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan whom he considers a close ally and would remove a major long-standing irritant in bilateral ties. Read more: Trump says he thinks war in Ukraine will be settled, 'hopefully soon' Even as Washington and ‌Ankara have enjoyed ⁠warmer ⁠ties under Trump, Turkey's 2019 acquisition of the Russian S-400 system has long been a sore point for both sides. In response to ​that purchase, Washington in 2020 imposed sanctions on a major Turkish defense company and removed Turkey from the F-35 stealth ​fighter jet program, where Ankara was also a production partner. Live…

Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, consider selling F-35s <article data-history-node-id="443735" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-us-will-lift-sanctions-turkey-consider-selling-f-35s" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-us-will-lift-sanctions-turkey-consider-selling-f-35s" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, consider selling F-35s </span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Sitting next to Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan after landing in Ankara for a NATO summit, Trump said, "That's a decision we're going to make... it's a great plane, the best plane by far and it's certainly something we will consider."&nbsp;</p> <p>The US had imposed sanctions on Turkey in 2020 over Ankara's purchase of Russian defense missiles.</p> <p>Turkey has long sought to resolve the question of its readmittance to the F35 programme and the lifting of US sanctions that have soured ties and hampered Turkish defen…

Trump Says He’s Removing Sanctions and Weighing F-35 Sales for Turkey https://www.byteseu.com/2174463/ President Donald Trump hinted at potential plans to lift U.S. sanctions and reverse a ban on the sale of F-35s to Turkey during a bilateral meeting Tuesday with the country’s president, Recep …

Trump announced at the NATO summit in Ankara that he would lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey and is considering selling the country F-35 fighter jets. Trump made the comment following a lavish state dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whom he praised as a “great leader.”

NewsInsideUkraine t.me/NewsInsideUk... 💭🇺🇸 🇹🇷 ✈️ 🗞   Trump indicated he will allow Turkey to purchase F-35 fighter jets and lift CAATSA sanctions imposed over Ankara's acquisition of Russian S-400 systems, — Bloomberg 💬  Both moves may still require congressional approval

Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s <p> (Amends language in headline)</p><p>ANKARA, Turkey, July 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions off Turkey and make a decision on a potential sale of F-35s to Ankara as he began a meeting on Tuesday with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit. </p><p>"We're going to be taking the sanctions off," Trump told reporters when asked about the measures imposed under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.</p>

Trump says US will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey, consider F-35 sale The US president has announced that sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of Russian missile batteries will be lifted.

Trump says will lift sanctions on Turkiye, ‘consider’ selling F-35s | Donald Trump News https://www.europesays.com/people/143126/ Announcement during Ankara meeting suggests pivot in US policy, despite opposition from Israel. Published On 7 Jul 20267…

"Ankara hasn’t abandoned the behaviors that resulted in its sanctioning in the first place. Nevertheless, Trump seems determined to sell F-35 Lightnings to Turkey, and those sanctions are in his way." www.nationalreview.com/2026/07/dont...

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[1/3] 2026-07-07 23:48:49 - [Trump says it will lift sanctions on Turkey] U.S. President Trump said in the Turkish capital Ankara on the 7th that the United States will lift sanctions on Turkey and make a decision on Turkey’s return to the F-35 fighter jet project. Trump arrived in

WATCH: Trump says in Erdogan meeting that U.S. will lift Turkey sanctions, consider selling F-35s https://www.europesays.com/3114454/ ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey…

US to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye, consider restoring F-35 program ... U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Washington will lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye and consider restoring the country's participation in the F-35 fighter jet program during a joint press conference with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara ahead of their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit. "We will make a decision on the F-35 issue. Our relationship is very good right now," Trump told reporters when asked about the fighter jet program, describing Ankara as "much more loyal than other countries." On sanctions imposed under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), Trump was equally direct. "The time has come. We will do it," he said, adding later that his administration was working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials to remove the sanctions. Trump also brushed aside concerns over Türkiye's purchase of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system, signaling that the issue would not stand in the way of closer defense cooperation. Trump also signaled support for continued U.S. assistance for Tü…

Trump wants to sell F35s to Turkey, which requires lifting sanctions imposed by Congress, so Congress has to legislate to lift the sanctions. Israel does not want Turkey to have the F35s and Israel gives a lot of $ to nearly all members of Congress. Trump invests in the military industrial complex.

Trump signals major shift in U.S.-Turkey relations: eyes F-35 sales and plans to lift sanctions eualive.net/trump-signal... note that any final decision on F-35 sales would require navigating complex legal hurdles, including potential waivers or new legislation

US will lift sanctions on Turkey, possibly sell F-35 fighter jets, Trump says - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/07/07/us-will-lift-sanctions-on-turkey-possibly-sell-f-35-fighter-jets-trump-says/

Trump announced on Tuesday at the NATO summit in Ankara that he would lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey and is considering selling the country F-35 fighter jets. Trump made the comment following a lavish state dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whom he praised as a “great leader.”

Trump says US will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey, consider F-35 sale Trump says US will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey, consider F-35 sale The US president has announced that sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of Russian missile batteries will be lifted. Ezgi Akin Jul 7, 2026 Add AL-MONITOR on Google US President Donald Trump (L) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands in Ankara on July 7, 2026. — Turkish Presidency عربي 简体中文 Español ANKARA — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration would remove sanctions imposed on Turkey under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act . “We're going to be taking the sanctions off; it's time,” Trump told reporters during the on-camera portion of his bilateral talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. "We don't want to sanction friends. It's very simple,” he added. CAATSA sanctions were imposed on Turkey in December 2020, after Ankara took delivery of the first components of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system in July 2019. As a result, Turkey was blocked from acquiring F-35 fighter jets from the United States. Trump arrived in Ankara earlier Tuesday to attend…

Trump lifts defense sanctions on Turkey, clearing way to give Erdogan F-35s — despite GOP, Israeli opposition POTUS said Tuesday he was lifting sanctions that bar the sale of certain military equipment to Turkey — potentially paving the way for the provision of advanced F-35 fighter jets.

Trump says will lift sanctions on Turkiye, ‘consider’ selling F-35s Announcement during Ankara meeting suggests pivot in US policy, despite opposition from Israel.

Trump says will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s US President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions off Turkey and make a decision on a potential sale of F-35s to Ankara as he began a meeting on Tuesday with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit. “We’re going to be taking the sanctions off,” Trump told reporters when asked about the measures imposed under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. In 2020, Washington imposed CAATSA sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition of Russian S-400 air defense systems. It also removed Ankara from the F-35 fighter jet program, a move Turkey called unjust and illegal. Trump was expected to throw his support behind the potential sale of F-35s during the visit to Ankara, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, even as legal and congressional hurdles have yet to be fully resolved. “It’s a decision we’re going to make,”

Trump offers to lift sanctions on Turkey and allow purchase of F-35 jets https://www.europesays.com/people/143005/ WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump says the United States will end sanctions on Turkey that began during his…

Trump lifts defense sanctions on Turkey, clearing way to give Erdogan F-35s https://www.europesays.com/people/143406/ ANKARA, Turkey — President Trump said Tuesday that he will lift sanctions that restrict the sale of military…

Trump says he'll consider giving Turkey F-35 jets, adds that US will lift sanctions Source: ABC News share.newsbreak.com/ixh5n7x2 he just wants loyalty he says, which means orgasmic fealty

🚨 President Donald Trump signaled willingness to explore restoring Turkey's access to the F-35 program at the NATO Summit in Ankara. The administration is reviewing legal options to permit sales while complying with US law. #NATO #Turkey #F35

Trump announces lifting sanctions on Turkey alongside Erdoğan at NATO ... Trump told reporters in Ankara that ‘Turkey has been in many ways much more loyal than other countries’ Win McNamee/Getty Images President Donald Trump speaks to Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, after arriving at Etimesgut Air Base for the annual NATO Summit on July 7, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his administration was preparing to lift congressionally mandated sanctions on Turkey as he weighs moving forward with the sale of coveted F-35 fighter jets to Ankara. “We’re going to be taking the sanctions off,” Trump said alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, referring to lifting the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). “It’s time to do that. We don’t want to sanction friends. It’s very simple,” he continued. “We’re working very closely with [Secretary of State] Marco Rubio and with [Treasury Secretary] Scott Bessent and with [Defense Secretary] Pete [Hegseth] and everybody else.” "We don't wanna sanction friends," Trump said at the NATO summit as he announced he was pre…

At the Ankara NATO summit, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will lift CAATSA defense sanctions on Turkey and consider selling them F-35 fighter jets. The move sparked immediate backlash from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and bipartisan congressional lawmakers.

Trump wants to sell F35s to Turkey. No doubt he has investments and intends to profit, but to lift sanctions on Turkey, Congress must legislate. Israel doesn’t want Turkey to get F35s and most of Congress takes AIPAC $. Media commentary re Trump unable to answer journo questions at NATO.

📅 2026-07-07 Trump announces lifting of CAATSA sanctions on Turkey and considers selling F-35 jets, defying congressional prohibition "Turkey has been, in many ways, much more loyal than other countries that we think would be loyal. ... It's a great …" ✅ Quote verified against source 🔗 Link

Trump to lift sanctions on Turkey, opening door to buying F-35 jets POLITICS Donald Trump Add Topic Trump offers to lift sanctions on Turkey that could lead to F-35 jet sales Trump had banned Turkey from buying U.S. military jets in 2020 after Ankara bought an anti-aircraft system from Russia. Congress adopted a law blocking F-35 sales while Turkey has the Russian system. Erin Mansfield Bart Jansen USA TODAY Updated July 7, 2026, 10:52 a.m. ET Hear this story WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump says the United States will end sanctions on Turkey that began during his first term, a favorable shift in policy that could allow Ankara to buy F-35 fighter jets, although a federal law aims to block such sales. "We're going to be taking the sanctions off," Trump said in a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. "It's time to do that. We don’t want to sanction friends. It’s simple." Trump's first administration banned Turkey from receiving US exports in 2020 , after the country purchased a surface-to-air missile system called the S-400 from Russia's main arms exporter , because of concerns the system would hurt U.S. personnel and technology. The U.S. also imposed an…

Federal law prohibits selling F-35s to Turkey unless it no longer possesses its Russian S-400 system. Turkey still has the S-400. Trump sat next to Erdogan in Ankara yesterday and said: we are going to be taking the sanctions off. He does not have the legal authority to do that unilaterally.