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US Navy Pauses Taiwan Arms Sale Amid Iran Conflict

Updated 2026-05-23 18:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan has been paused due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The U.S. claims it still has sufficient munitions for both regions.

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Acting Navy secretary: Taiwan weapons sales paused to ensure munitions for Iran war

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao on Thursday said the U.S. is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan due to the Trump administration’s war with Iran. Speaking during a Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing, Cao insisted the U.S. still had "plenty" of missiles and interceptors, even as

2026-05-21 23:07 UTC