US Lifts Ban on Offensive Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia

Biden administration reverses policy as Middle East tensions rise and Saudi conduct in Yemen improves

The ban was initially imposed in 2021 to pressure Saudi Arabia to end its Yemen campaign.
Since a 2022 UN-led truce, there have been no Saudi airstrikes in Yemen.
The decision follows improved Saudi measures to mitigate civilian harm and meet US conditions.
Congress was briefed on the decision, and sales could resume shortly.
The move aligns with broader US efforts to strengthen Middle East alliances amid regional conflicts.