US President Donald Trump reacted harshly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criticism of the possible sale of F-35 fighters to Turkey.
Modern.az reports that Axios publication spread information about this.
According to the information, Trump was dissatisfied with Netanyahu's open interference in the military decisions of the US and stated that he had "no right" to interfere in this matter.
It should be recalled that Netanyahu had previously stated that Turkey's acquisition of F-35 fighters could disrupt the balance of power in the Middle East. He emphasized that this step would affect the security architecture of the region.
According to Axios, Trump assessed the Israeli leader's statements as an attempt to influence US defense policy. It is reported that this created some dissatisfaction between Washington and Tel Aviv.
It should be noted that the issue of Turkey's return to the F-35 program has been discussed again on the international agenda in recent months. It is emphasized that contacts between Ankara and Washington in this direction continue.
