US Invokes Emergency Powers to Fast-Track $8bn Arms Sales to Middle East Allies
The Trump administration has fast-tracked over $8 billion in weapons sales to key Middle Eastern partners. It invoked emergency powers to bypass Congress as regional tensions rise. Shipments include Patriot missile systems for Qatar and Kuwait, and laser-guided rockets and precision munitions for Qatar, the UAE and Israel. These deals aim to boost both defensive and strike capabilities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio authorised the emergency approvals, citing urgent circumstances. A report from a leading strategic think tank warns that US Patriot missile stockpiles are depleting after recent Iran-linked conflicts. This latest action follows an earlier rushed sale of 12,000 bombs to Israel and fast-tracked multibillion-dollar deals for the UAE, Kuwait and Jordan. It underscores growing regional militarisation and raises questions about congressional oversight.
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