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UPDATED May 23, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
May 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
US pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale to preserve munitions
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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says the US has put a proposed $14bn Taiwan arms sale on hold to preserve munitions for operations against Iran.
WHO: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao
WHAT: Said the US paused a proposed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 8:35 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To preserve munitions needed for the US military campaign against Iran
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