APTOPIX Turkey NATO Summit

The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman. In a statement posted to social media, U.S. Central Command said American forces launched the strikes early Wednesday “to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.” Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. He announced that the U.S. will lift sanctions, opening the possibility of selling F-35 jets to Turkey over Israel’s objections.

President Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit. Trump spoke during a meeting with the summit host, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. Trump also announced the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey that were imposed after Ankara bought a Russian missile defense system. This decision could ease Turkey's re-entry into the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program. NATO is showcasing military projects worth billions, aiming to satisfy Trump. Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged NATO to allow Ukraine to join the alliance.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced at a NATO summit in Turkey that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems. This decision marks a significant shift, as the U.S. had previously resisted this move. Trump also praises NATO members for increasing defense spending and plans to lift Syria's terrorism designation. Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing optimism about ending the conflict in Ukraine. NATO leaders pledge $80 billion to support Ukraine's defense needs. Trump also meets with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, signaling a move toward normalizing relations with Syria.