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Trump drops sanctions on Turkey as Erdogan scores visit win

Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions asideTrump’s visit a win for Turkey’s Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

US President Donald Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at an airport in Turkey on Tuesday and promised to eliminate sanctions he previously imposed during his first term six years ago.

The visit marks a significant diplomatic shift aimed at easing tensions between the two NATO allies after a period of strained relations. This move strengthens the US-Turkey alliance and signals a potential reset in Middle East policy under Trump's second term.

  • Turkey joined NATO in 1952 and has been a key regional player in the alliance for over 70 years.
  • Erdogan's government has faced multiple international sanctions over its human rights record and democratic backsliding.
  • The US and Turkey share a long history of military cooperation, including joint operations in Iraq and Syria.
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