The United States intends to sell Iraq 46 thousand shells and parts for tanks

The United States intends to sell Iraq 46 thousand shells and parts for tanks

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The total amount of the transaction is $ 600 million

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22. The United States intends to sell Iraq 46 000 Shells for tanks Abrams, as well as the necessary spare parts to enhance the country’s ability to fight with a group of Islamic state. This was at a regular briefing for journalists said the deputy head of the press service of the American Foreign Ministry Marie Harf.

“The State Department on October 20 approved the sale to Iraq to 46,000 rounds for the M1A1 Abrams, as well as associated equipment, parts and provision of logistical support for a total of $ 600 million,” – she said. Harf explained that in this way the United States to support Iraq as a strategic partner in the fight against the Islamists.

She said that now have a 30-day notice period in Congress about this transaction, “after which the State Department and the Iraqi government will settle the technical and administrative details.”

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