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Washington Approves $2 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department announced its approval for an arms sale to Saudi Arabia valued at approximately two billion dollars.

16 Jul, 17:22 — 16 Jul, 17:22
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual20d ago

US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis.

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n1-serbia16 Jul, 14:33First to report

Vašington odobrio prodaju oružja Saudijskoj Arabiji u vrednosti od oko dve milijarde dolara

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Al Jazeera16 Jul, 17:22Latest update

US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

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