This is reported by AFP.

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- AFP news agency (@AFP) July 17, 2019

In May, the United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo instructed the US Department of State to approve the arms deal to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

It was noted that "these sales will strengthen stability in the Middle East and help these countries restrain and defend themselves against the Islamic Republic of Iran."