US Approves $8.6bn Arms Sales for Middle East Allies

The US administration of President Donald Trump has approved over $8.6 billion in military sales to Middle Eastern allies, bypassing the usual congressional review process by invoking emergency powers. These deals include support for Qatar's missile defense system, Kuwait's integrated battle command system, and purchases by Israel and the UAE. This decision underscores continued US strategic commitment to allies in the Middle East amid regional instability and economic fallout from ongoing conflicts.