The US has approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East allies without requiring Congressional approval.

US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/5/3/us-approves-8-6bn-in-arms-sales-to-middle-east-allies?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Middle East News @middle-east-news-AlJazeera

⚡ NEWS US Fast-Tracks $8.6bn Arms Sales to Middle East Allies The US State Department has approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East allies, citing emergency circumstances to bypass Congressional approval. This move highlights ongoing military support for regional partners amidst heightened tensions. 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/5/3/us-approves-8-6bn-in-arms-sales-to-middle-east-allies?traffic_source=rss #USA #Military #Diplomacy #Israel #Geopolitics #GeoWire

US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/5/3/us-approves-8-6bn-in-arms-sales-to-middle-east-allies?traffic_source=rss

US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/5/3/us-approves-8-6bn-in-arms-sales-to-middle-east-allies?traffic_source=rss US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress.

The United States has approved $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies amid the US-Israel war on Iran. The sales come after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited emergency circumstances to fast-track the transfers without prior review by the US Congress. Israel and the Gulf states have faced a barrage of missile and drone attacks from Iran since the start of the war in late February. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/5/3/us-approves-8-6bn-in-arms-sales-to-middle-east-allies 🕎 🇵🇸 ☮️ #Gaza #Palestine #Press #News