The Guardian Australia ·general ·2 hours ago

Trump administration pauses $14 billion Taiwan weapons package amid Iran tensions

The Trump administration paused a $14 billion weapons package to Taiwan, citing the Iran war, but experts doubt this explanation. The arms deal takes three to six years to deliver, making a connection to immediate military needs in the Gulf "very unlikely," according to analysts. The pause raises fresh concerns about Washington's commitment to the island democracy.

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