S-400 system
Coverage of S-400 system in the Nexus archive.
- Scoop: Netanyahu asks Trump to rein in Erdoğan ahead of NATO summit
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asked President Trump to address Turkish President Erdoğan's anti-Israel rhetoric and limit U.S. arms sales to Turkey ahead of the NATO summit. Trump is set to meet Erdoğan in Ankara, where discussions include a $700 million fighter jet engine deal and Turkey's potential re-entry into the F-35 program, despite its 2019 expulsion over Russian S-400 purchases.
- Trump envoy to Turkey doubles down after backlash, pushes ‘peace through strength’ policy
U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack defended his controversial remarks equating Israel with Hezbollah, emphasizing 'realism' and the 'peace through strength' policy. He denied shifting U.S. stance toward Hezbollah or Iran, citing the need for pragmatic Middle East strategies. Barrack also advocated for Turkey's reinstatement in the F-35 program despite its S-400 purchase.