U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are reportedly not linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran, according to a source familiar with the situation. This clarification comes after U.S. officials suggested a pause in sales to prioritize munitions for Operation Epic Fury, a military operation involving the U.S. and Israel. Taiwan, which is seeking approval for an arms package potentially worth $14 billion, has faced uncertainty following comments from President Donald Trump regarding the approval process after his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed the pause during a Senate hearing, but the source emphasized that these sales take years to process and are not directly related to the Iran conflict. The U.S. remains committed to the Taiwan Relations Act, which obligates it to assist Taiwan in self-defense. Despite the political tensions, Taiwan's government has stated it has not received any official updates on delays in arms sales. Meanwhile, China continues to call for an end to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, asserting its claim over the island.