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Defense Secretary Disputes Iran War Delaying Arms Sale to Taiwan

Updated 2026-05-30 13:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Pete Hegseth, U.S. Defense Secretary, disputes a claim that the Iran war has delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao previously stated the deal was on hold for strategic reasons.

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2026-05-30 12:35 UTC
The Hill
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday pushed back against a statement from a U.S. military official that the Iran war has delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told senators last week that the U.S. was holding off on the deal in order to preserve America’s d
2026-05-30 12:45 UTC
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