The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has authorized nearly $9 billion in expedited arms sales to Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, bypassing the usual congressional review process. This decision comes amid escalating tensions following the US and Israel's military actions against Iran, which began on February 28. The sales include 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II All Up Rounds to Israel, valued at $992.4 million, and Integrated Battle Command Systems for Kuwait worth up to $2.5 billion. Qatar is set to receive 200 Patriot Advanced Capability-2 interceptors and 300 PAC-3 interceptors, totaling $4.01 billion. The State Department has indicated that these expedited sales are in the national security interests of the United States, citing a need for immediate action due to the fragile ceasefire with Iran, which has led to increased regional instability and a closed Strait of Hormuz, contributing to a global energy crisis.