The Latest Breaking News from Ankara

US calls off meeting with Israel's Netanyahu on possible F-35 sale to Turkey: Report

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has abruptly canceled a planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was set to focus on the proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. This shift in Washington's defense strategy regarding Ankara has raised alarms in Israel, especially since Netanyahu has voiced…

The Times of India · Jul 8

'Wasted cause': Why Trump wants to cut off trade with Spain

US President Donald Trump ordered his Treasury Secretary to cut off all trade with Spain on Wednesday, calling the NATO ally "a wasted cause", "a terrible partner," "hopeless," and "bad people" at a press conference alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara.

The Times of India · Jul 8

Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘is over’

ANKARA - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday the ceasefire with Iran was "over" after the two sides traded fire, but added that negotiators could keep talking to Tehran.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8

NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters

NATO leaders aim to secure Donald Trump's commitment to the alliance. Trump expressed disappointment with allies over the Iran war and military spending. He also raised concerns regarding Greenland's status and Italian Prime Minister Meloni. NATO members are increasing defense spending and demonstrating solidarity. The summit declaration affirms a strong…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Mike Pence Asks Trump Not to Lift Turkey Sanctions, Giving Ankara F-35 Jets Would Be a 'Strategic Mistake' That Undermines US, Israel and NATO Security

Former Vice President Mike Pence urged President Donald Trump to reconsider plans to ease sanctions on Turkey and restore its access to F-35 fighter jets, warning the move could create major security risks for the U.S. and its allies.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Trump hails NATO ‘unity’ as alliance members step up defence spending

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters there ‌had been "tremendous ‌unity" at the NATO summit in Turkey, saying that member ‌nations were making progress towards the military alliance’s target of spending 5% of GDP on defence. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24 · Jul 8

Dinner diplomacy: Von der Leyen and Erdoğan’s working dinner comes with a side of tension

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will have to chew over much more than just hors d'oeuvres Wednesday evening at a working dinner with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Observers expect her to weigh papering over disputes from both sides with the country's geostrategic value.

Euronews · Jul 8

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump permits Kyiv to make Patriot missiles as Moscow fumes at Nato

Donald Trump is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Jul 8

'I was testing people': Trump says he was 'very disappointed' with Nato over Iran war

Admitting that he was "very disappointed" with the alliance, Trump claimed some Nato members refused to support key US military objectives, deepening an already strained relationship with several European leaders. The remarks came ahead of the Nato leaders' summit in Ankara, where Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Trump Threatens to Remove All US Troops From Europe as Greenland Fight Overshadows NATO Summit in Ankara

Trump said the US 'could remove all of our soldiers out of Europe' as his Greenland demands collided with the NATO summit in Ankara, putting 80,000 American troops in the spotlight.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8