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The $151.8 million emergency arms sale includes 12,000 one-thousand-pound bomb casings to support Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran, cited as urgent by the U.S. State Department.
- On Friday, the U.S. State Department approved an emergency sale of 12,000 bomb casings worth $151.8 million to Israel, citing urgent security needs.
- Since February 28 the conflict has entered its eighth day, with United States and Israeli forces carrying out heavy strikes inside Iran, including on Tehran.
- Including technical and logistics support, the deal is intended to improve Israel's ability to meet threats, strengthen homeland defense, and serve as a deterrent, according to the bureau.
- Some lawmakers and analysts warned that bypassing Congress with a waiver, issued by Rubio, exposes contradictions, prompting criticism from Representative Gregory Meeks, Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
- The U.S. is preparing to deploy Merops anti‑drone system in the Middle East, amid global market impacts and airline route suspensions, including Toronto‑Tel Aviv until March 28.
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Since the joint attack by the United States and Israel on Iran on 28 February, the war has spread to a large part of the Middle East. According to BFM TV, the Israeli government has requested the acquisition of 12,000 BLU-110A/B bombs for an amount of $151.8 million. Normally, such a contract should be considered by the American Congress. But under section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, the State Department has been able to circumvent thi…
U.S. approves emergency sale of heavy bombs to Israel
U.S. approves emergency sale of heavy bombs to Israel –West Jerusalem has requested 12,000 munitions 1,000 pounds each as the war with Iran enters its eighth day | 7 March 2026 | The U.S. State Department has approved the emergency sale of 1,000-pound bombs to Israel, bypassing congressional review. The contract, worth an estimated $151.8 million, covers 12,000 BLU-110A/B bombs requested by West Jerusalem, the State Department said Friday. The a…
State Department Approves Sale of $151.8 Million in Munitions to Israel
The U.S. Department of State approved selling $151.8 million in munitions to Israel without congressional approval. The State Department waived the congressional review requirements under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act after Israel requested 12,000 BLU-110A/B general-purpose, 1,000-pound bomb bodies. “The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale …
The U.S. State Department approved the "emergency" sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel for $151.8 million, circumventing the Congressional review.
Washington. Last night the State Department approved the “emergency” sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel, while both countries face Iran. The transaction, for $151.8 million, will include technical, logistical and engineering support from the government and contractors, according to the official statement. “The proposed sale will improve Israel’s ability to face current and future threats, strengthen its defense of the national territory and s…
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