Announcement comes as war with Iran has led to strikes on US interests in both countries and others in region.

Announcement comes as war with Iran has led to strikes on US interests in both countries and others in region.

WASHINGTON -- The US State Department on Wednesday approved the sale of weapons worth an estimated 1.96 billion US dollars to Saudi Arabia.

WASHINGTON, July 16 — The United States (US) State Department has approved a potential US$1.96 billion (RM7.97 billion) arms sale to Saudi Arabia and a separate US$484 million...

WASHINGTON: The US State Department said Wednesday (Jul 15) it has approved the sale of an estimated US$1.96 billion in weapons to bolster Saudi Arabia's air defences, as the war…

U.S. approves nearly $2 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia to enhance regional security and strengthen defense capabilities.

The US State Department has authorized a $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, aiming to enhance air defenses amid escalating Middle East tensions.

"Proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia's capability to deter current and future threats by strengthening its homeland defence and improving interoperability with US forces," US…

The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis.