AMERICA ADDS FUEL TO THE FIRE Arming Allies in the Middle East
The possible sale of low-level air and missile defense radars to Kuwait has been approved
AMERICA ADDS FUEL TO THE FIRE Arming Allies in the Middle East The U.S. State Department has approved potential arms sales exceeding $16.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Kuwait. These sales include missiles, drones, radar systems, and munitions for various aircraft. The approvals follow Iran’s attacks on energy infrastructure and come in response to Israeli strikes on Iranian gas facilities.
- US State Department approved potential arms sales to UAE, Jordan, and Kuwait.
- Total value of approved sales exceeds $16.5 billion.
- UAE will receive missiles, drones, radar systems, and F-16 munitions worth over $8.4 billion.
- Kuwait will purchase low-level air and missile defense radars for an estimated $8 billion.
- Jordan will receive aircraft support and munitions for an estimated $70.5 million.
- Sales come after Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure and Israeli strikes on Iranian gas facilities.
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