Alhurra Turkey's S-400 Sale to Gulf State Aims to Lift US Sanctions
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- •Turkey is selling S-400 systems to a Gulf state to lift US sanctions.
- •US sanctions were imposed after Turkey acquired the S-400s, blocking its access to F-35 jets.
- •The Kremlin is involved in discussions regarding the sale, which is considered a sensitive matter.
Turkey is reportedly finalizing the sale of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a Gulf country, likely the UAE or Qatar, to alleviate US sanctions imposed due to the acquisition of the systems. This move follows US President Donald Trump's announcement at the NATO summit in July 2026 that he would consider lifting sanctions and potentially allowing Turkey to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program. The sale is seen as a way for Turkey to meet US conditions, which require it to no longer possess the S-400s to lift sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed optimism about resolving the longstanding disputes over sanctions and the F-35 program. However, US lawmakers remain skeptical that transferring the S-400s will fully address security concerns. The Kremlin has confirmed ongoing discussions with Turkey regarding the sale, describing the issue as highly sensitive.
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