US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary says
The US has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. Taiwan's government has stated that it has not received any information regarding delays in the arms sales. This decision was communicated by the acting US Navy secretary during a testimony before Congress.
- ▪The US has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
- ▪Taiwan's government has not received information about any delays.
- ▪The announcement was made by the acting US Navy secretary during a congressional testimony.
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US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary saysTaiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about US arms sales delays.Follow us on GoogleActing Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith prepare to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense about the Navy's FY2027 budget at the U.S. Capitol on May 12, 2026.(photo credit: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES)
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