US approves sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. Saudi Arabia has been repeatedly targeted with drone and missile strikes by Tehran's forces since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran in February, and has also been…
The United States has approved a sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, according to the State Department. The deal is worth $24.3 billion.
Saudi Arabia has faced repeated drone and missile strikes from Tehran's forces. According to Capital FM Kenya, the country's government has condemned these escalating attacks, which have targeted civilians, critical infrastructure, and sacred sites.
The attacks have threatened regional stability and international security, prompting calls for de-escalation. Saudi Arabia's government has reported attempted drone attacks, including one near Mecca, and debris from an intercepted drone has caused fatalities and injuries.
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