U.S. Pauses Taiwan Arms Sales Amid Iran War
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- Hung Cao said the United States is pausing arms sales to Taiwan because of the war with Iran.
- Hung Cao told Sen. Mitch McConnell the pause is to ensure the U.S. retains enough munitions for the upcoming “Epic Fury” operation.
- Mitch McConnell raised the issue of the possible pause during a Senate hearing.
Why it matters: Taiwan's $14 billion weapons deal is delayed, while the U.S. conserves munitions for Epic Fury, potentially weakening Taiwan's deterrence and shifting regional power balance in the Indo‑Pacific.
