In an analysis, The Zioneer argues that a New York Times report claiming President Trump will approve F-35 sales to Turkey should be viewed with caution, noting that Trump has made similar promises to Qatar and Saudi Arabia that were not fulfilled. The analysis also recalls that Trump signed a defense pact with Qatar in 2025 but took no action when Qatar was attacked by Iranian missiles, suggesting the F-35 commitment may be similarly unreliable.
Following reports that President Trump flew to Turkey on a Qatari aircraft overnight to advance the F-35 sale, and that the New York Times reported he intends to lift the ban, The Zioneer published an analysis expressing skepticism about the likelihood of the deal. The analysis notes that Trump has a pattern of making promises to Gulf states that go unfulfilled, citing the 2025 defense pact with Qatar — which was not honored when Iran attacked Qatar. The analysis also argues that the New York Times is an unreliable source on Trump administration policy. The Zioneer's assessment adds a critical note to the unfolding story, which has drawn opposition from Israel and Congress.
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