Defense Secretary James Mattis and his Qatari counterpart, Defense Minister Khalid al-Attiyah have signed a $12 billion arms deal today in Washington, a move made particularly high-profile because of the ongoing blockade imposed on Qatar by its Gulf Arab neighbors. The agreement is for the purchase of a number of F-15 fighter jets, a sale which
Days After Trump Dubs Them Terror Sponsor, US Signs $12Bn Weapons Deal With Qatar
The weapon transfer comes just weeks after President Donald Trump signed a deal with Saudi Arabia for almost $110bn in US arms.