Turkey's Fidan Slams US Arms Sale Denial as 'Irrational'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has publicly rebuked the Trump administration's policy on arms sales, calling the denial of weapons to Turkey "irrational." In his remarks, Fidan pointed out the inconsistency of blocking sales to a NATO ally while the US sells significant amounts of military equipment to non-NATO nations that share far less strategic alignment with the United States.

The comments highlight ongoing tensions between Ankara and Washington over defense cooperation, particularly regarding Turkey's geopolitical stance and its acquisition of Russian S-400 missile systems, which prompted US sanctions. Fidan's statement suggests that the current policy lacks a clear rationale from the Trump administration's perspective.