As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says
The U.S. has temporarily paused weapons sales to Taiwan to ensure military readiness amid escalating tensions in Iran. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao stated that the pause is necessary to maintain sufficient munitions for potential conflicts. The decision follows a recent meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Taiwan was highlighted as a critical issue in U.S.-China relations.
- ▪The United States has paused weapons sales to Taiwan to prepare for potential escalation in Iran.
- ▪Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao emphasized the need to ensure adequate munitions for military readiness.
- ▪This decision comes after President Trump's state visit to China, where Taiwan was discussed as a red-line issue.
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- ▪ US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary says — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ US Navy official says Taiwan arm sales on 'pause' over Iran war — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief — The Guardian — World
- ▪ US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war — BBC News
- ▪ U.S. Navy official says Taiwan arms sales on ‘pause’ over Iran war; Taiwan claims no information from U.S. — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war — CBS News — World
- ▪ Acting Navy secretary: Taiwan weapons sales paused to ensure munitions for Iran war — The Hill
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U.S. Defense & Military Politics As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says Testimony comes week after Trump's state visit to China where Xi stressed Taiwan as a red line By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published May 22, 2026 11:23am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao explains Taiwan weapons pause Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says U.S. weapons shipments to Taiwan are temporarily paused to ensure readiness for a potential escalation in Iran.
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