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Taiwan’s government says the United States has paused a proposed $14 billion arms package amid growing tensions linked to the Iran conflict, according to the navy chief.

US pauses $14bn arms sale to Taiwan amid Iran conflict, navy chief says

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The United States has paused a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said, as the Iran conflict shifts Washington’s military priorities and President Trump signals uncertainty over the transaction.

The United States has temporarily halted a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan due to the ongoing war in Iran, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said on Thursday. The pause reflects shifting US military priorities amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The announcement comes as President Donald Trump has issued mixed signals regarding the sale, creating uncertainty over Washington’s commitment to provide the sophisticated weapons package to Taipei. Details on the types of arms involved and the timeline for resuming the sale were not immediately disclosed.

The arms deal to Taiwan, a key US partner in East Asia, was initially approved but has now been suspended to focus resources and strategic attention on the unfolding crisis in Iran. Officials did not specify how long the pause might last or how the decision would affect regional security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.

Taiwan’s defence ministry has not yet commented on the development. The island faces ongoing pressure from China, which regards it as a breakaway province and opposes foreign arms sales to Taipei.

US officials have previously stressed the importance of maintaining Taiwan’s defensive capabilities amid increasing Chinese military activity. The current pause signals a recalibration of US foreign policy priorities as it manages multiple global challenges.

Source: Al Jazeera.

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