US State Secretary Mike Pompeo has confirmed approval of $8.1 billion in arms transfers to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates in a bid to “deter Iranian aggression.” “Today, I made a determination pursuant to section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act and directed the Department [of State] ...
US President Donald Trump is sending an additional 1,500 US troops to the Middle East, he said. “We want to have protection,” Trump said, speaking to reporters Friday at the White House. “The Middle East, we’re going to be sending a relatively small number of troops – mostly protective. Some ...