US looks to sell arms in Gulf to try to contain Iran
Congressional OK needed
The State Department and the Pentagon are quietly seeking congressional approval for significant new military sales to US allies in the Persian Gulf region. The move is part of a broader American strategy to contain Iranian influence by strengthening Iran's neighbors and signaling that the United States is still a strong military player in the Middle East, despite ... (Full article: 1064 words)
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