US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress.
US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress.
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The United States has approved $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
The sales come after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited emergency circumstances to fast-track the transfers without prior review by the US Congress.
U.S. approves over $8.6 billion in military sales to West Asia allies amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
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Trump administration fast-tracks $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies
