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flag U.S. officials block Saudi F-35 sale over China espionage fears and regional stability concerns.

flag U.S. officials have raised security concerns over Saudi Arabia’s potential purchase of 48 F-35 fighter jets, citing risks that China could access sensitive technology through Saudi ties with Beijing and Iran. flag A Pentagon intelligence report warns of vulnerabilities in export controls and espionage threats, especially given China’s prior acquisition of U.S. stealth tech. flag The sale, linked to Saudi normalization with Israel and a nuclear program, faces scrutiny over regional stability, Israel’s military advantage, and broader defense partnership risks. flag The decision remains pending final review.

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