Flow of Weapons to the Gulf and Potential Challenges with US Congress Changes

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According to Alhurra, air defense systems and advanced defensive weapons have become an urgent need for Gulf countries due to the Iranian threat and Houthi attacks. The administration of President Donald Trump gave approvals for arms deals to Gulf nations this year and provided defense packages including the development of air forces, air and missile defense, and Gulf maritime security. The Trump administration considered that a state of emergency due to the war on Iran allowed bypassing congressional review of these deals. However, analysts believe that Democratic control of both chambers of Congress may increase scrutiny of this sensitive file, though this does not mean halting all sales, but rather affecting timelines and related conditions.