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CNN: Saudi Arabia has paid $500M toward the cost of US troops in country
Saudi Arabia has paid the US approximately $500 million to begin to cover the cost of US troops operating in the country, according to a US official.
The payment was made in December last year. President Donald Trump asserted last week in an interview with Fox News that Saudi Arabia had "already deposited $1 billion in the bank."
Earlier this week the Pentagon could not confirm that any payment had been made.
This is not the first time the Saudis have contributed to cover US military costs. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and other Gulf states paid $36 billion towards the costs of the Gulf War in 1990-91.
Bilateral talks are ongoing over precisely what expenses will be covered by the Saudis. That decision will lead to a final calculation on what the US believes the Saudis owe.
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WNU Editor: I thought they were paying more.
More News On Reports That Saudi Arabia Paid The US $500 million For Costs Associated With Stationing American Forces In The Kingdom
Saudi Arabia paid $500 million for cost of US troops in area -- The Hill
Saudi Arabia pays $500m to host US troops in kingdom -- Middle East Eye
Report: Saudis paid about $500M for US troops -- Middle East Monitor
1 comment:
Maybe Saudi Arabia paid enough?
The salaries are already paid for.
The danger pay. etc is not
The travel is not.
The increased costs of housing and feeding is not.
The cost of transporting equipment or increased maintenance is not.
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