US Halts $14 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Iran Conflict
The US has temporarily suspended a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, as announced by acting navy chief Hung Cao, to prioritize munitions for the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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The US has temporarily suspended a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, as announced by acting navy chief Hung Cao, to prioritize munitions for the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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