US approves multibillion-dollar arms sales to both Israel and Saudi Arabia
- Posted on January 31, 2026
- By Le Monde
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US approves multibillion-dollar arms sales to both Israel and Saudi Arabia
Amid tensions with Iran, the State Department said it green-lighted a $3.8-billion sale of 30 Apache attack helicopters to Israel. The State Department also approved a $9-billion sale to Saudi Arabia for 730 Patriot missiles, which are used to defend against incoming attacks.