Trump claims he stopped ‘great leader’ Erdogan from bringing Turkey into war on Iran’s side (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Trump claimed he stopped Turkish leader Erdogan from joining Iran in a war against Israel, citing Erdogan's dislike of Israel. Erdogan has criticized Israel, and Trump hinted at possible F-35 sales to Turkey despite previous restrictions.

• Trump claimed he prevented Erdogan from joining Iran in a war due to Erdogan's dislike of Israel.
• Erdogan has criticized Israel and threatened the Jewish state, straining Turkey-Israel relations.
• Trump hinted at potential F-35 sales to Turkey, despite previous exclusion from the F-35 program due to S-400 purchases.