SECURITYMay 30 · 12:45 UTCTHE HILLSarah Davis

Hegseth disputes claim Iran war delayed Taiwan arms sale

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disputed a claim that the Iran war delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao stated the U.S. is holding off on the deal to preserve munitions stockpiles.

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