Washington: US official has said that the Obama administration is poised to announce the sale of nearly $30 billion worth of F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
The deal will send 84 new fighter jets and upgrades for 70 more, for a total of $29.4 billion, according to the officials, who requested anonymity because the sale has not been made public.
The agreement boosts the military strength of Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, at a time when the Obama administration is looking to counter Iranian threats in the region.
The deal comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf region, with both the United States and Saudi Arabia worried over Iran’s nuclear program. Iran this week repeated threats to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to mounting U.S. and European economic sanctions.
The plan initially raised concerns from pro-Israeli lawmakers, but U.S. officials reassured Congress that Israel’s military edge would not be undercut by the sale.
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