US Announces Saudi Arms Deal Amid Gulf Tensions -- Voice of America
The United States Thursday announced a major aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia amid tensions in the Gulf over Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz if nuclear sanctions against it are tightened. The State Department said the threat reflects recent “irrational” behavior by the Tehran government.
The nearly $30 billion sale to Saudi Arabia of advanced-model U.S. F-15 fighter jets and associated weapons systems had been planned for more than a year.
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More News On The U.S. Arms Deal With Saudi Arabia
U.S., Saudi Arabia agree to $30 billion deal for F-15s -- CNN
U.S. Seals $30 Billion Deal to Sell Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia -- Wall Street Journal
U.S., Saudi Sign Boeing F-15 Fighter Deal Proposed in 2010 -- Bloomberg Businessweek
With $30 Billion Arms Deal, U.S. Bolsters Saudi Ties -- New York Times
US sells $30bn in F-15 jets to Saudi Arabia -- BBC
White House, Saudi Arabia Sign $30B F-15 Deal -- ABC News
US sends 'strong message' with Saudi fighter deal -- AFP
U.S. Saudi fighter jet sale to help offset Iran -- Reuters
US sells jets to Saudi Arabia for $30b -- ABC News (Australia)
Saudi, U.S. Finalize F-15SA Sale -- Aviation Week
Why Are We Selling Saudi Arabia $60 Billion in Arms? -- John Hudson, The Atlantic
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