Trump administration fast-tracks $8 billion in arms sales to Middle Eastern countries
🔴 Tension RisingApa.az2026-05-02
The Trump administration has expedited the sale of $8 billion in weapons to Israel, Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait. This includes Patriot missiles for Kuwait and Qatar, addressing concerns about depleted US Patriot stockpiles following the conflict with Iran. The State Department bypassed Congress to approve the sales, citing an emergency requiring immediate action.