S-400 and F-35 Back in Play: Tom Barrack Predicts a Breakthrough Within 4–6 Months as Ankara Reacts Fiercely
A single statement by U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack at the Doha Forum has reignited one of the deepest rifts in U.S.–Turkey relations: the S-400 missile system and Ankara’s frozen access to the F-35 stealth fighter program. Barrack said the issue is “close to resolution” — and the political firestorm erupted immediately.