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The administration of US President Donald Trump has approved the sale of $151 million worth of bombs to Israel. According to the US Department of State, Israel has requested the purchase of 12,000 pounds of bombs, along with engineering, technical support, logistics, and program support. The US Department of State claims that the sale of defense equipment and services to Israel is in the national interest, as it will improve the security of a key regional strategic ally. The proposed sale will enhance Israel’s ability to address current and future threats.
The US Department of State has waived the congressional review requirement under Section 36B of the Arms Export Control Act. The Emirati Ministry of Defense has stated that the country’s defense system has intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones today. Lebanon’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that the victims of the recent attacks are from the same family. A foreign news agency reports that India’s fuel reserves are increasing daily, and if offered, the country will consider purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia.
In response to the US President’s statement, neighboring countries are being advised to respect their sovereignty and interests. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that no countries providing airspace for a US strike on Iran will be targeted. A recent TV show on a Bharatiya channel featured a debate on the recent Ayatollah Khamenei’s statement and the current situation in the region. Iranian Minister of Economy Ali Madani Zadeh has announced the temporary closure of the stock market until further notice. Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) has released a three-dimensional video of a secret underground bunker beneath the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.
The largest annual Houston Iftar dinner in the US was held in a magnificent and organized manner, with over 2,000 attendees. The US has raised suspicions that the recent cyber attack on the FBI network may be carried out by Chinese hackers. In the Indian state of Karnataka, a man allegedly killed his friend over a dispute worth 2.5 million rupees and later used the same amount to buy gifts for his ex-wife. In the Indian city of Bangalore, a 27-year-old woman allegedly took her own life by consuming poisonous medication in a family dispute.
The ongoing large-scale war in the Middle East has forced Emirati merchants to sell gold at concessionary rates. The Iranian military has stated that no countries providing airspace for a US strike on Iran will be targeted. Israeli Defense Minister has stated that the Lebanese government should act according to their guidance before they take further actions. The Emirati Ministry of Defense has stated that the country’s defense system has intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones today.
