Coverage dated May 21, 2026

Taiwan's Government Says US Hasn't Notified It of Any Pause in a Planned $14 Billion Arms Sale

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Taiwan hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island, a government official said.

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Al-Monitor
Taiwan says it has not been told by US of changes to military sales (opens Al-Monitor)
Published May 21, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
TAIPEI, May 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan's presidential office said on Friday it had not received any information about the U.S. adjusting military sales, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need to have enough arms for the war with Iran.
Military.com
Taiwan's Government Says US Hasn't Notified It of Any Pause in a Planned $14 Billion Arms Sale (opens Military.com)
Published May 21, 2026
Military.com's feed description
Taiwan hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island, a government official said.
Fox10 Phoenix
US still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published May 21, 2026
Fox10 Phoenix's feed description
Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.
NBC News
Taiwan says U.S. has not adjusted military sales (opens NBC News)
Published May 21, 2026
NBC News's feed description
Taiwan’s presidential office said on Friday it had not received any information about the U.S. adjusting military sales, after a U.S. official suggested pause.
Al Jazeera
US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 21, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao’s remarks come as US President Donald Trump gives mixed signals on the sale.
Washington Examiner
Taiwan has not received notification of pause in US arms sales (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 21, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the nation's shipment of arms to the island will be temporarily paused amid the Iran war.
Newsweek
Taiwan says it wasn't informed of US pause on major arms sale (opens Newsweek)
Published May 21, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The potential $14 billion package has injected new uncertainty into U.S.-China relations in the week since Trump's Beijing visit.
The Guardian
US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief (opens The Guardian)
Published May 21, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring support
Military Times
Taiwan says it has not been told by US of arms sales delays (opens Military Times)
Published May 21, 2026
Military Times's feed description
U.S. President Donald Trump said following a summit with China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing last week that he was undecided on whether to approve it.
Fox News
As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says (opens Fox News)
Published May 21, 2026
Fox News's feed description
U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan temporarily paused to ensure readiness for potential Iran escalation, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao testifies.

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