US offers arms sales of $8.6 billion to four Middle East allies
🔴 Tension RisingThe Shillong Times2026-05-02
The US offered arms sales worth over $8.6 billion to several Middle Eastern allies, including Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE. President Trump stated that the war with Iran has ended, while also expressing dissatisfaction with current negotiations and maintaining the option of military action. He prefers a diplomatic solution but retains a military option if talks fail.