The United States approved a massive arms sale of over ₹15.67 billion to Israel and Saudi Arabia. According to the US State Department, the sales were made amid the possibility of US military strikes on Iran. According to an official press statement, the sales to Israel total $6.67 billion, and those to Saudi Arabia are worth $9 billion. It was announced after Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman met with top Trump administration officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Why are Israel and Saudi Arabia buying weapons?

Source: Mint January 31, 2026 07:48 UTC