US approves $16.5bn arms deal to Gulf states amid rising Iran tensions

The proposed deal includes the sale of drones, missiles and radars for Gulf allies, including UAE, Kuwait and Jordan.

The United States Department of State has approved a $16.5bn deal for arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Jordan as tensions with Iran continue to intensify.

On Thursday, the State Department explained that $8.4bn worth of arms would go to...