Riyadh is the largest buyer of US weapons due to tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Washington … News Time
The Pentagon has announced that it has approved the sale of about 3,000 sophisticated bombs to Saudi Arabia following the approval of the US State Department. According to a statement issued by the Pentagon, about 3,000 precision guided munitions bombs, valued at up to $ 290 billion, will be sold to Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is the largest buyer of US weapons due to tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East. The United States is set to sell the weapons to Saudi Arabia in the last days of Donald Trump’s presidency, while President-elect Joe Biden has already hinted that he would suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia. US President-elect Joe Biden has hinted at halting arms sales to Saudi Arabia, but increasing pressure on Riyadh to end the war in Yemen. Regarding arms sales, the Pentagon said the package to be given to Saudi Arabia included 3,000 GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB I), containers, Includes essential equipment, spare parts and technical support.
