Pres. Biden Reviewing Arms Deals With UAE, Saudi Arabia

The transcript discusses deals initiated by the Trump administration involving Saudi Arabia and the UAE. A State Department official announced that a munitions deal with Saudi Arabia is on hold, while a deal with the UAE involving F35 jets and attack drones is under review. This decision may cause tensions between the countries and the new administration. However, the UAE ambassador to the US expressed on Twitter that the UAE anticipated the review and is eager to work with President Biden.

What action did the Trump administration take regarding a deal with Saudi Arabia?

• They increased the deal's scope.

• They put the deal on hold.

• They canceled the deal.

• They finalized the deal.

What is being examined in the deal with the UAE?

• The construction of a military base.

• The deployment of troops.

• The exchange of intelligence information.

• The sale of F35 jets and attack drones.

What potential issue could arise from the examination of the UAE deal?

• A diplomatic boycott.

• Tensions between the countries and the new administration.

• Increased trade tariffs.

• A military conflict.

How did the UAE respond to the review of their deal?

• They decided to withdraw from the deal.

• They anticipated the review and are eager to work with President Biden.

• They requested a renegotiation.

• They expressed disappointment.

What platform did the UAE ambassador use to communicate their response?

• An official letter.

• A television interview.

• Twitter.

• A press conference.