U.S. President Donald Trump has cleared major new arms deals for Saudi Arabia, approving a multi‑billion‑dollar F‑15 sustainment package and a huge Patriot missile buy as tensions with Iran spike in the Gulf. The U.S. has moved to bolster Saudi Arabia’s defences with back‑to‑back approvals of major arms deals, even as Iran tensions and fears of a Gulf arms race grow. Washington has authorised a potential $3 billion package to sustain the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F‑15 fighter fleet, covering critical spare parts, consumables, software support, training and logistics to keep the jets combat‑ready over the long term. Watch for more