The United States has approved significant arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Israel, totaling approximately $15.67 billion, amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran. According to Pakistan Today, the Pentagon announced a $9 billion sale of 730 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Missiles (PAC-3 MSE) to Saudi Arabia, with Lockheed Martin Corp as the principal contractor. The Pentagon emphasized that this sale will not alter the military balance in the region or impact U.S. defense readiness. Concurrently, the State Department approved $6.67 billion in arms sales to Israel, including 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters valued at $3.8 billion and 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles for $1.98 billion, as reported by the South China Morning Post. These sales are part of a broader strategy to bolster the defense capabilities of U.S. allies in the region.