Turkiye hopes to have US sanctions lifted soon

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says his country also hopes to achieve a result in its desire to purchase ​F-35 fighter jets

President Donald Trump said this week he would lift restrictions imposed over Turkiye's purchase of Russian S-400 defense missile systems

July 10, 2026 15:14

ANKARA: ‌Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkiye hopes to achieve a result on lifting US sanctions and its desire to purchase ​F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there should be no defense industry restrictions between allies.