Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed a temporary pause on arms sales to Taiwan to ensure adequate munitions for the military operation against Iran.The delay impacts a fourteen billion dollar weapons package while Taiwan maintains that it has received no formal notification regarding the status of the deal.President Lai Ching-te highlighted the necessity of these procurements for regional security amid ongoing pressure from the Chinese government.President
Donald Trump continues to evaluate the sales as a strategic element of diplomatic relations following recent discussions with President
Xi Jinping.