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U.S. Arms Sales to Persian Gulf Rise in 1975
U.S. arms shipments abroad reached over 9 billion dollars in fiscal 1975, with Persian Gulf totals at least 4.4 billion. Iran led with 2.4 billion, Saudi Arabia 1.4 billion, Kuwait 366 million, Oman 1.6 million, and Bahrain 18 thousand. Lawmakers urge scrutiny and potential moratoriums amid regional tensions.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Persian Gulf
United States
Department of Defense
Les Aspin
D-Wis
Pentagon
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Oman
Bahrain
Aspin
House
Senate
Russia
Edward F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Congress
Benjamin S. Rosenthal
D-N.y
Robert Drinan
Gaylord Nelson
Joseph Sisco
Great Britain
Suez