What Happened
Taipei Seeks Clarity On Planned Arms Deal Amid US-China Tensions
Taiwan’s government has stated that it has not been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion US arms sale, despite comments from the acting US Navy secretary suggesting a delay due to the Iran war. The arms sale, which includes a $14 billion package approved by US lawmakers in January, is seen as crucial for Taiwan’s defense against China, which claims the island as its own territory. The situation was first reported by AP News.