Hyderabad, May 2 -- The United States (US) has approved military sales worth more than USD 8.6 billion to key Middle Eastern partners, including Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, the State Department confirmed on Saturday, May 2.

The move comes against the backdrop of heightened regional tensions, as the US and Israel's conflict with Iran enters its ninth week. It also follows more than three weeks since a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war took effect, raising questions over long-term stability in the region.

At least 16 US sites damaged in Iran war

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