# Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-07**: Trump Announces Sanctions Lift and F-35 Consideration — During a NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump tells reporters the U.S. will lift sanctions and is seriously considering a sale of F-35 jets to Turkey.
- **2020-12**: CAATSA Sanctions Imposed — The U.S. imposes sanctions on Turkey’s defense procurement agency and expels Turkey from the F-35 program, blocking the sale of 100 planned jets.
- **2019-07**: Turkey Accepts S-400 Delivery — Russia delivers the first batch of S-400 air defense systems to Turkey, triggering warnings from the U.S. and other NATO allies.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US to Lift 2020 Sanctions on Turkey, Pave Way for F-35 Sale
2026-07-07 16:37:38 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

President Trump announced the U.S. will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey and consider selling F-35 fighter jets, reversing a six-year defense rift. The move hinges on resolving the legal ban tied to Turkey’s Russian S-400 system, potentially reshaping NATO’s airpower dynamics.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/us-lifts-sanctions-turkey-f35-defense

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