Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao delivers remarks during a commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Idaho, at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., on April 25, 2026. U.S. Navy/John NarewskiThe United States has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to ensure it has enough munitions for its military operations against Iran, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao.Cao revealed the pause during a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on Thursday. He told Sen. Mitch McConnell the step was needed for Operation Epic Fury, the name for U.S. actions in Iran.
US Pauses $14 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Over Munitions Needs for Iran War
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