Trump administration fast-tracks $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

Move to shore up regional partners during Iran war comes as US warns Europe of delays to weapons shipments

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US approves $8.6 bn arms sales to Middle East allies even as Iran war 'terminated'

The US has approved over $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE amidst escalating regional tensions with Iran. Qatar will receive Patriot missile defense replenishment and precision weapon systems. President Trump defended the US military's campaign against Iran's nuclear program, asserting it has weakened Tehran's capabilities and that the US will not rush negotiations.

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Trump administration approves $8.6 billion arms packages to Middle East: List of countries and weapons

The military sales, totalling over $8.6 billion, has been sanctioned for Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar.

US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies

United States President Donald Trump’s administration has bypassed congressional review to approve military sales totalling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The State Department announcements on Friday came as the US and Israel’s war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile ceasefire came into effect. The State Department said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that an...

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US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6b to Middle East allies

Marco ​Rubio says an emergency exists that requires immediate sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and UAE

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Trump administration accused of defying lower court rulings - Dhaka Tribune

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