US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says
The US is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to prioritize munitions for its ongoing conflict with Iran. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced this decision during a Senate hearing, emphasizing the need to conserve resources. The future of the arms sale will depend on approvals from key defense officials and the President.
- ▪The pause in the arms sale is intended to ensure sufficient munitions for the US war on Iran.
- ▪This arms sale would be the largest ever to Taiwan, surpassing a previous $11 billion package approved in December.
- ▪Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai stated that Taiwan will continue to pursue arms purchases despite the pause.
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News|US-Israel war on IranUS pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief saysActing Navy Secretary Hung Cao’s remarks come as US President Donald Trump gives mixed signals on the sale.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao speaks during a US Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, the US, on May 19, 2026 [Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters]By Erin HalePublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026A top United States military official has said Washington is pausing a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran.Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao provided the update to lawmakers during a Senate…
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