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US approves massive arms sale to Saudi, UAE to counter Iran

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The United States announced Tuesday the sale of major missile defense systems to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates worth more than $5 billion. The sale comes after years of rocky relations between Washington and Riyadh over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

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Times of India

U.S. to resupply Saudi Arabia and UAE missile defense systems

The potential deals, which would resupply key missile defense systems for the two countries, came just weeks after President Joe Biden's July trip to the region. Biden had hoped to reach an oil production deal to lower gasoline prices as inflation hits 40-year highs and threatens his approval ratings.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

US to Sell Patriot MIM-104E, THAAD Missile Systems Worth $5 Billion to Saudi, UAE

The approval was announced two weeks after US President Joe Biden met leaders of the two countries in Saudi Arabia on a trip seen as crucial to strengthen frayed relations with them, and as both nations perceive a heightened threat from Iran

2 years ago·India

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Reuters

U.S. OKs potential sale of THAAD system missiles to UAE -Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system missiles, THAAD fire control and communication stations, and related equipment to the United Arab Emirates in a deal valued at up to $2.25 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Ottawa; editing by Jonathan Oatis)

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

US Announces $5 Billion Sale Of Missile Defense Systems To Saudi, UAE

The United States announced Tuesday the sale of major missile defense systems to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates worth more than $5 billion.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

US approves massive arms sale to Saudi, UAE to counter Iran

The Biden administration has approved two massive arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to help them defend against Iran. The more than $5 billion in missile

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Biden admin approves potential multibillion-dollar arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE

The Biden administration on Tuesday approved and notified Congress of possible multibillion-dollar weapons sales to both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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