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Trump administration fast-tracks $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

Financial Times · May 2, 2026, 6:36 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Move to shore up regional partners during Iran war comes as US warns Europe of delays to weapons shipments

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Trump administration fast-tracks $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

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