U.S. Navy official says Taiwan arms sales on ‘pause’ over Iran war; Taiwan claims no information from U.S.
Taiwan's presidential office stated it has not received any updates regarding U.S. military sales adjustments. A U.S. Navy official indicated that arms sales to Taiwan are currently on pause due to the need for munitions in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Taiwan is awaiting a significant arms sale package from the U.S., which could be valued at up to $14 billion.
- ▪Taiwan has not received information about U.S. military sales adjustments.
- ▪U.S. Acting Navy Secretary mentioned a pause in arms sales to ensure munitions for the Iran conflict.
- ▪Taiwan is expecting an arms sale package from the U.S. worth up to $14 billion.
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Taiwan’s presidential office said on Friday (May 22, 2026) it had not received any information about the U.S. adjusting military sales, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need to have enough arms for the war with Iran.Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has been waiting for the U.S. to approve a new arms sale package which Reuters has reported could be worth up to $14 billion. However, U.S. President Donald Trump said following a summit with China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing last week that he was undecided on whether to approve it. Would be happy to talk to U.S. President Donald Trump: Taiwan leader Lai Ching-teOn Thursday (May 21, 2026), U.S.
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