Sens. Markey, Merkley, and Sanders introduced a resolution to block a $5 billion Saudi weapons sale and urged the administration to release two side letters tied to a proposed nuclear agreement. The dispute raises questions about congressional oversight, regional security, and transparency in US-Saudi dealings.
Secretary of State asked by the senators to declassify side letters related to the proposed nuclear agreement
ALSO MENTIONED Khalid bin Salman, Saudi defense minister described as lobbying Trump administration officials for the warplanes sale; Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi energy minister who signed the proposed nuclear cooperation agreement
Secretary of State asked by the senators to declassify side letters related to the proposed nuclear agreement
ALSO MENTIONED Khalid bin Salman, Saudi defense minister described as lobbying Trump administration officials for the warplanes sale; Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi energy minister who signed the proposed nuclear cooperation agreement
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