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 was the status of the deal with Saudi Arabia mentioned by the State Department official?

What type of military equipment was involved in the deal with the UAE?

How might the decisions regarding these deals affect relations between the countries involved?

What did the UAE ambassador to the US express regarding the review of the deals?

What is the anticipated outcome of the review process according to the UAE ambassador?