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US Approves $8.6B Arms Sales, Trump Rejects Iran Deal

5/3/2026

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  • The United States approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates as the Iran conflict entered week nine.
  • Qatar will receive Patriot air and missile-defense services valued at $4.01 billion.
  • Kuwait will obtain an integrated battle-command system worth $2.5 billion, with RTX and Lockheed Martin as contractors.
  • President Donald Trump said he is not satisfied with Iran’s proposal, adding United States will not end war early.