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

The US approved the possible sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth $1.96 billion, the State Department said on

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.