Scott Bessent came under intense questioning during a Senate hearing, defending US policies linked to the Iran conflict. He rejected claims that the war has benefited Iran or Russia through oil windfalls, while also clarifying that currency swap discussions with the United Arab Emirates are not tied to political interests. The hearing highlights growing scrutiny over economic and geopolitical strategies.


Iran War: Bessent Defends Policies During Senate Grilling 

After reports claimed UAE was mulling suspending discussion on buying F-35 fighter jets from the US, US secretary of state State Antony Blinken said the US government was ready to sell the jets.

We remain prepared to move forward, says Blinken on F-35 fighter jet deal with UAE

The United States has agreed to sell top-of-the-line F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates following its recognition of Israel, potentially shifting the regional power balance, a lawmaker said Thursday.

US plans sales of top-end fighter jets to UAE: Lawmaker

The United States and the United Arab Emirates hope to have an initial agreement on the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to the Gulf state in place by December, as the Trump administration studies how to structure a deal without running afoul of Israel.

US and UAE eye December goal to agree on F-35 deal: Sources

US national security adviser John Bolton will this week travel to the United Arab Emirates for talks, the US embassy in Abu Dhabi said Monday. The US embassy in the UAE on Monday sent an invitation to AFP to attend a roundtable with Bolton which would take place "this week", but no date was given.

Trump's security adviser John Bolton to visit UAE 'this week'

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Iran War: Bessent Defends Policies During Senate Grilling

We remain prepared to move forward, says Blinken on F-35 fighter jet deal with UAE

US plans sales of top-end fighter jets to UAE: Lawmaker

US and UAE eye December goal to agree on F-35 deal: Sources

Trump's security adviser John Bolton to visit UAE 'this week'