Trump Administration Advances $24.3 Billion Fighter Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
The deal moves forward as Iran-backed Houthis intensify attacks on the kingdom and contest control of a key shipping strait.
The Trump administration is proceeding with a $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia, according to CNBC. The timing coincides with escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi territory and their efforts to control the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strategically important waterway.
The sale represents a significant arms transfer to the Gulf state amid regional tensions. Details on the fighter jets and delivery timeline were not immediately provided.
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