Taiwan Says It Wasn’t Informed of US Pause on Major Arms Sale
Summary
Taiwan said it was not told that the U.S. Pentagon paused a possible $14 billion arms sale to the island. The pause aims to preserve U.S. weapons stockpiles due to concerns about potential conflict with Iran, according to a U.S. Navy official.Key Facts
- Taiwan was not informed about the U.S. decision to pause the arms package.
- The $14 billion arms sale was put on hold to keep enough weapons for a possible war with Iran.
- Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao explained the pause at a U.S. Senate hearing.
- President Donald Trump mentioned he put the sale "in abeyance" and has not decided if it will proceed.
- Trump plans to talk about the sale with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te.
- China opposes official contact between the U.S. and Taiwan and objects to arms sales to Taiwan.
- The conflict with Iran is currently paused after a temporary ceasefire on April 7.
- The U.S. has low supplies of missile interceptors due to this conflict.
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