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Hegseth disputes claim Iran war delayed Taiwan arms sale 

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CitrixNews Staff
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Hegseth disputes claim Iran war delayed Taiwan arms sale 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday pushed back against a statement from a U.S. military official that the Iran war has delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.  Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told senators last week that the U.S. was holding off on the deal in order to preserve America’s dwindling munitions stockpiles. …

Originally reported by The Hill. Read the full story at the original source.