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US pauses $14B Taiwan arms sale over Iran war

Acting US Navy secretary says the US paused a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale amid the Iran war.
WHO: Acting US Navy secretary Hung Cao
WHAT: Said the US paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The pause was described as being over the Iran war.
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