Saudi Arabia: U.S. ban on offensive weapons sales to be lifted?

12 July 2022

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Summary

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is reported to be discussing lifting the ban on offensive

weapons sales to Saudi Arabia.

In this regard, President Biden is said to have received the views of the Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

During his upcoming visit to the Kingdom on 15-16/7/2022, President Biden is expected to discuss the possibility of lifting the ban on offensive weapons sales with Saudi King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammad.

Tactical Report has prepared a 387-word report to shed more light on the subject.

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