U.S. Approves $151.8 Million Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Amid Iran Conflict

The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million emergency sale of 12,000 one-thousand-pound bomb casings to Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran. The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs stated the sale aims to enhance Israel's defense and deter regional threats. The approval bypassed congressional review via a waiver citing national security interests, drawing criticism from some lawmakers concerned about the administration's war preparedness and congressional oversight.