Event Brief
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan paused, source says
Filed: May 23, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao said arms sales to Taiwan were paused to ensure munitions for the Iran war.
WHO: Hung Cao
WHAT: Said arms sales to Taiwan were paused to ensure the U.S. had munitions needed for the war in Iran
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 12:55 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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