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Defence Industries Secretariat head Haluk Görgün has stated that stronger defence cooperation between Türkiye and Romania will enhance joint capabilities and contribute to NATO collective security. He cited the delivery of the CAm. Roman corvette to the Romanian Navy as a reflection of growing strategic ties.Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Friday to attend funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Ankara "deeply shares the pain" of the Iranian people and pledging to support regional stability efforts.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.

Defence Industries Secretariat head Haluk Görgün has stated that stronger defence cooperation between Türkiye and Romania will enhance joint capabilities and contribute to NATO collective security. He cited the delivery of the CAm. Roman corvette to the Romanian Navy as a reflection of growing strategic ties.Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Friday to attend funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Ankara "deeply shares the pain" of the Iranian people and pledging to support regional stability efforts.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.

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Trump says US will lift sanctions on Türkiye during Erdogan meeting

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Trump says US will lift sanctions on Türkiye during Erdogan meeting

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes US President Donald Trump, who is paying an official visit to Turkiye ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, at Ankara Airport in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 07, 2026.

US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Washington will remove existing sanctions against Türkiye, telling reporters during a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara that the administration does not want to penalize friends while discussing potential F-35 sales.

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Washington will remove sanctions against Türkiye, declaring that the United States does not wish to penalize allied nations. Speaking alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said the decision reflects his commitment to maintaining robust ties with strategic partners.

"We’re going to be taking the sanctions off ... We don’t want to sanction friends," Trump told reporters, adding that he is coordinating with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to finalize the move. The announcement marks a significant shift in bilateral economic policy.

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Regarding the suspended F-35 fighter jet program, Trump indicated he would "certainly consider" restoring sales to Ankara, characterizing Türkiye as "much more loyal than other countries." He suggested previous restrictions on military hardware might be revisited amid warming ties.

The US president also dismissed concerns about Ankara’s purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, asserting the bilateral relationship is "better, probably than it's ever been." The leaders met as NATO members gathered in the Turkish capital.

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