U.S. Approves $510 Million Arms Sale to Israel Amid Tense Ceasefire
The U.S. State Department has sanctioned a potential sale of $510 million worth of Munitions Guidance Kits and related equipment to Israel. Boeing is the main contractor for this deal, which follows a recent ceasefire declaration by President Trump amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
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The United States has sanctioned the potential sale of Munitions Guidance Kits and Munitions Support to Israel, a deal estimated at $510 million, the Pentagon stated on Monday. Boeing has been named the principal contractor for this proposed transaction.
This approval follows an announcement of a ceasefire mediated by President Donald Trump, ending a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. The sale underscores continuing strategic alliances amidst ongoing regional instability.
The Pentagon's approval marks a significant development in U.S.-Israel relations, particularly in the context of recent tensions in the Middle East. As both nations navigate this sensitive geopolitical climate, the arms deal highlights the complexities of defense and diplomacy in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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