Washington approves $24.3B F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has approved a deal to sell military equipment to Saudi Arabia valued at $24.3 billion, including F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment, aimed at strengthening its defensive capabilities in the face of regional threats, especially following attacks on energy facilities and pipelines in Saudi Arabia. This deal comes amid escalating regional tensions, including the U.S.-Iranian conflict and attacks on oil facilities, and seeks to enhance the defense partnership between the two countries to address shared security challenges.
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