US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia Post author:mck Post published:July 16, 2026 Post category:Blog The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis. You Might Also Like Honduras issues arrest warrant for ex-president Hernandez after US pardon December 9, 2025 How US and UK military airlifts have supported Israel’s war on Gaza October 24, 2024 Trump and Xi: The history of encounters between two superpower leaders May 12, 2026