“Turkey is an important ally and we continue to seek possible opportunities to strengthen our relationship in a number of sectors,” a State Department spokesman said in the possibility of Turkey’s reintegration into the F-35 program.

The US Foreign Ministry spokesman was asked by the Hellas Journal website about Fox News’ recent report, which had revealed that the US government was considering removing sanctions on the treatment of US opponents through sanctions (CAATSA). A possible lifting of sanctions could immediately pave the way for the reintegration of Ankara to the F-35 program.

In particular, the State Department spokesman was called upon to respond to the reasons why the US government seems to be seriously elaborating on such a move at a time when Turkey continues even after joining the Caatsa sanctions being a major supporter of terrorist groups such as Hamas.

As the representative’s full response states, “we will not comment on specific details of our discussions with Turkey on this issue. Turkey is an important ally and we continue to seek possible opportunities to strengthen our relationship in a number of sectors. “

It is worth noting that this statement is different from the fixed answer that until a week ago gave the State Department.

This consistent response from the US Ministry said that “Turkey’s demands on the supply of the F-35s are well known and our policy has not changed. Turkey’s ongoing interoperability with NATO remains a critical US priority. “

Concerning Caatsa sanctions, State Department’s previous responses have noted that “the United States continues to pledge to implement CAATSA sanctions to prevent arms exports brought to Russia revenue, access and influence. We look forward to resolving this issue with Turkey in a productive way. “