US Navy official says Taiwan arm sales on 'pause' over Iran war
Summary
The acting US Navy secretary said that arms sales to Taiwan are temporarily paused to ensure enough ammunition for operations related to the Iran conflict. President Donald Trump plans to discuss the arms sales with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which is a change from past US policy that avoided consulting China on such matters.Key Facts
- The US has paused arms sales to Taiwan.
- The pause is to secure enough munitions for operations called "Epic Fury" involving Iran.
- The weapons deal with Taiwan is worth $14 billion.
- Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed the pause during a congressional hearing.
- President Donald Trump will talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping about the arms sales.
- This marks a shift from previous US positions that avoided discussing Taiwan arms sales with China.
- The US wants to maintain enough military supplies for current conflicts before sending arms to Taiwan.
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