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US approves $9 billion in Patriot missile defense for Saudi Arabia
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- The US State Department approved the sale of 730 Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia on Friday, aimed at bolstering the kingdom's defenses amid escalating regional friction.
- While strengthening its military, Saudi Arabia remains cautious about potential attacks on Iran, fearing that regional instability could undermine its status as a global business hub.
The United States on Friday approved a sale of $9 billion in Patriot defense missiles for Saudi Arabia, with the deal coming as tensions rise with nearby Iran.
The kingdom, a longtime US partner, plans to buy 730 Patriot missiles from the United States, the State Department said.
‘Israel’ last year carried out a major bombing campaign against nuclear and other military sites in Iran.
Iran has faced growing pressure after major protests against the leadership, which has responded by killing thousands of protesters.
Saudi Arabia, while no friend of Iran, has voiced caution about an attack on Iran as Gulf monarchies fear instability that could jeopardize their reputation as business havens.
