Turkey F-35 arms deal

Qatar and Pakistan are stepping up mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran. President Donald Trump says Tehran asked to restart talks, while also weighing in on his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and on Turkey.

The State Department has made clear to Congress that Turkey still does not meet the legal conditions required to receive the fighter jets. The main sticking point: Ankara must get rid of its advanced Russian-made defense systems.

Addressing Israeli Air Force graduates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, stressed Israel's commitment to maintaining air superiority, and declared that troops will remain in southern Lebanon as long as necessary

Pete Hegseth arrives in Israel amid tensions over Iran strikes and U.S. arms deal concerns with Turkey.