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Turkey F-16 sale to proceed after Senate vote

The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession.

By Bryant Harris

22 months ago

This aerial view shows troops from the Syrian Democratic Forces Special Operations and the US-led international coalition, take part in heavy-weaponry military exercises in the countryside of Deir Ezzor in northeastern Syria, on March 25, 2022.

Senate votes to keep US troops in Syria amid Iran-backed attacks

The Senate voted down a resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria amid dozens of attacks from Iran-backed proxies in the war-torn country.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago

Turkey F-16 sale not a done deal, even with Sweden’s NATO bid on track

At least two key U.S. lawmakers have not committed to greenlighting the Turkey F-16 sale, citing concerns beyond Sweden's NATO accession.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago

Senators want to block Turkey F-16 sale until NATO expansion succeeds

Senators won't greenlight the F-16 sale unless Turkey allows Sweden and Finland into NATO. And at least one is calling for sanctions over the impasse.

By Bryant Harris

3 years ago

CENTCOM chief says Trump did not consult him on Syria withdrawal declaration

Ahead of the State of the Union, Trump's top general in the Mideast said he was not consulted or warned Trump would declare a U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria.

7 years ago

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