$8.6 billion in arms sales approved for Middle East allies

Published May 2, 2026 6:38pm ET | Updated May 4, 2026 11:24am ET



The State Department announced Friday that over $8 billion in arms sales have been approved for Middle East allies engaged in the Iran war.

Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait purchased various military equipment to bolster their defense systems as the conflict stretched into its ninth week.

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