President Trump hailed Turkish President Erdogan as “a tough man” while promising new trade and arms deals—including talks on Patriots and F-35 fighters. In a dramatic exchange at the Oval Office, Trump revealed they’re “close to a Gaza deal” after game-changing meetings at the UNGA. As leaders push for the return of hostages and deeper cooperation, global stakes rise. Is this the start of a new U.S.-Turkey era and Middle East breakthrough?