"The proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major defense partner. The UAE is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East."
"The sale comes amid ever-increasing tensions between the US and Iran. The administration of US President Donald Trump joined Israel in attacking Iran on February 28, and the resulting war has prompted fears of a protracted regional conflict."
"Iran has largely choked off tanker shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil and gas travels. Gas prices in the United States have jumped from $3.10 per gallon on average this time last month to $3.88."
The U.S. State Department approved a $16.5 billion arms sale to Gulf allies amid intensifying Iran tensions. The UAE receives $8.4 billion for drones, missiles, radar systems, and F-16 aircraft. Kuwait receives approximately $8 billion for air and missile defense radar systems, while Jordan receives $70.5 million for aircraft and munition support. The State Department justified the sale as supporting U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening defense partnerships. Secretary of State Marco Rubio invoked emergency provisions to bypass congressional approval requirements. The sale occurs as U.S.-Iran hostilities escalate, with recent military exchanges affecting global energy markets and regional stability.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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