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Trump Lifts Turkey Sanctions, Hints at F-35 Deal

7/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced at NATO summit in Ankara that the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey.
Trump said officials will remove sanctions imposed under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed he was promised five F-35 jets, welcomed the prospect, and praised Trump.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. lawmakers opposed the F-35 sale, citing Turkey’s S-400 system and security concerns.

History

Historical Context

In late 2017 Turkey signed a $2.5 billion deal with Russia for S-400 missiles, prompting U.S. concerns under CAATSA. The Pentagon removed Turkey from the F-35 program in July 2019 and imposed sanctions in December 2020. At the July 7 2026 NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump announced the sanctions would be lifted, reopening the F-35 issue and testing NATO cohesion.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced at NATO summit in Ankara that the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey.
Trump said officials will remove sanctions imposed under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed he was promised five F-35 jets, welcomed the prospect, and praised Trump.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. lawmakers opposed the F-35 sale, citing Turkey’s S-400 system and security concerns.

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