Gloria Terra
Published: Saturday, March 07
Updated: Saturday, March 07
1 hour ago
Credited from: CHANNELNEWSASIA
The US State Department has sanctioned an emergency arms sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel, estimated at $151.8 million, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East involving Iran. This approval, facilitated by the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, was issued on March 6, allowing Israel to bolster its defense capabilities with these munitions, along with necessary engineering and logistical support from the US, according to Le Monde and Channel News Asia.
This emergency authorization permits the US administration to bypass standard congressional review under the Arms Export Control Act, citing national security interests. Secretary of State Marco Rubio justified the urgent need for this sale, indicating it is essential for strengthening Israel's deterrent capabilities amidst ongoing military operations against Iran, as reported by India Times and AA.
The weapons sale follows a series of US-Israeli strikes on Iranian positions, which have dramatically escalated regional instability. Recent operations have reportedly resulted in significant casualties, including high-ranking officials in Iran, further intensifying the cycle of retaliation and violence across the region, according to India Times and AA.
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