‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war
Summary
Experts say there is no clear link between the US conflict with Iran and a pause in arms sales to Taiwan. A weapons package for Taiwan has been delayed, but this is likely due to a long approval process rather than the war with Iran.Key Facts
- The US has paused delivering a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan.
- The pause was partly explained by a need to keep munitions for the US war in Iran.
- Experts say weapons deals for Taiwan usually take three to six years to complete.
- There is a low chance the Iran conflict is the real reason for the delay.
- President Trump suggested using arms sales to Taiwan as a bargaining tool in talks with China.
- Trump also said he might talk directly with Taiwan’s president, which breaks long-standing US policy.
- China opposes US arms sales to Taiwan and considers Taiwan a breakaway province.
- US law requires supplying Taiwan with defensive weapons to help it defend itself.
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