Washington – May 2, 2026 The U.S. State Department has authorized over $8.6 billion in military equipment sales to key allies in the Middle East. The package, which includes advanced missile defense systems and drone technology, is designed to bolster regional defenses against Iranian retaliatory strikes.
The move comes as Hezbollah reportedly deploys new "fibre-optic drones" that bypass traditional electronic jamming, posing a fresh challenge to regional security. Critics in Congress have questioned the timing of the sale, arguing it further militarizes a region already on the brink of total war.
