The US Ambassador to Israel stated Thursday that he does not foresee Turkey receiving F-35 stealth fighter jets in the near future, according to a report. The remarks add to mixed signals from the US administration on the potential sale.
The US Ambassador to Israel said on Thursday that he does not see Turkey receiving F-35 fighter jets in the near future. The statement is the latest public comment on the issue of F-35 sales to Turkey, which has seen conflicting signals from the Trump administration. As The Zioneer has reported, President Trump initially indicated openness to the sale before later reversing his stance, and the State Department stated that Turkey has not yet met the requirements for the aircraft. The ambassador's remarks, reported by a single source, have not been independently confirmed.
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