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U.S. approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The State Department has notified Congress about the proposed sale, which would require the approval of U.S.lawmakers…
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Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
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The deal, which needs approval from Congress, comes as Riyadh seeks Washington's help in its war with Yemen's Houthis.
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- Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:38:17 UTC.
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Trump says U.S. ‘hopefully’ nearing end of Iran war as Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade strikes
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Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia reportedly offers more crude via Hormuz after pipeline attack
Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
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