U.S. State Department clears $8 billion in arms sales to Gulf allies
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 14:45 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The State Department approved more than $8 billion in weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates, Israel and other Persian Gulf nations, including Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets. The deals are occurring amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran and the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict.
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