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Experts Question Link Between US Arms Sale Pause to Taiwan and Iran Conflict

27 Mayıs 2026The Guardian

Experts have expressed skepticism regarding the suggestion that a pause in US arms sales to Taiwan is linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran. A $14 billion arms package, which has been delayed since Donald Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, is expected to take years for delivery.
Analysts believe there is a low likelihood of any connection between the Gulf conflict and the arms deal with Taiwan.
The US has a longstanding policy of supporting Taiwan through arms sales, which has often drawn criticism from China. The recent comments from a US official suggest a possible pause in these sales, coinciding with heightened tensions in the Middle East.
The assertion that the arms sale to Taiwan is affected by the Iran war raises questions about the US's strategic priorities in the region. Given the lengthy processing time for such deals, it seems more plausible that internal bureaucratic or diplomatic factors are at play rather than external conflicts.

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