Biden administration considers hindering
military aid to Saudi Arabia in a 'punishing'
response to it cutting oil production,
report says
Posted By: NorthernDog, 10/29/2022 8:07:06 PM
The Biden administration is considering delaying promised military aid to Saudi Arabia in response to the Gulf country's decision to slash oil production, sources told NBC News. It could include shipments of Patriot MIM-104E guided ballistic missiles, which Saudi Arabia has a contract to purchase 300 of from the US. The Saudis have Patriot launch systems, but need the missiles to defend against attacks from Houthi rebels in Yemen, per the report. Sources told NBC that some military officials support the idea, while others argue that the military relationship between the two countries should be kept separate from the oil
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Old Joe is still having a hissy fit over the Saudis not running interference for him over the oil supply dispute.