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UPDATED May 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
May 1, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
U.S. fast-tracks $8.6B arms deals for Mideast partners
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The U.S. State Department fast-tracked $8.6 billion in arms deals for Persian Gulf countries and Israel.
WHO: U.S. State Department
WHAT: Arms deals valued at $8.6 billion were fast-tracked for Mideast partners.
WHEN: May 2, 2026 at 12:18 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The move bypassed congressional review.
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