US Senate Rejects Resolution To Block $650Mln In Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia
Umer Jamshaid Published December 08, 2021 | 06:00 AM
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 08th December, 2021) The US Senate rejected a resolution that would have blocked $650 million in arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
The Senate struck down the measure with a 30-67 vote on Tuesday night.
The US arms sale to Saudi Arabia includes 280 medium range air-to-air missiles used to defend against attacks such as Houthi explosive-equipped drones.
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