US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

The US has greenlit a $1.96 billion deal to sell advanced weapons to Saudi Arabia, aimed at enhancing its air defenses amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. This move underscores the US's commitment to bolstering a key regional ally and maintaining political stability and economic progress in the Gulf. Critics, however, argue that such sales may fuel ongoing conflicts and human rights concerns, raising questions about the long-term implications for regional peace and US foreign policy.