U.S. arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are reportedly unrelated to the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a source. Taiwan has been awaiting approval for a significant arms package, which could be valued at $14 billion. The U.S. maintains its commitment to support Taiwan's defense despite recent comments from President Trump regarding the timing of the sales.
- ▪U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are not linked to the Iran war.
- ▪Taiwan is waiting for a $14 billion arms sale approval from the U.S.
- ▪President Trump has indicated he will decide on the arms sales soon.
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U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need to have enough arms for the conflict.Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has been waiting for the U.S. to approve an arms sale that Reuters reported could be worth up to $14 billion.Taiwan’s government says U.S. hasn’t notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms salePresident Donald Trump sowed uncertainty in Taipei by saying, after meeting China's President Xi Jinping this month, that he was undecided on whether to approve the package.On Thursday (May 21, 2026), acting U.S.
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