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The Biden administration has decided to restore US arms sales to Saudi Arabia, reversing a three-year policy to press for an end to Yemen's war.
The administration informed Congress this week of its decision to lift the ban, a congressional aide said, while a source said sales could resume next week.
"The Saudis have fulfilled their part of the agreement and we are prepared to fulfill ours," said a senior Biden administration official.
Under US law, major international arms deals must be reviewed by members of Congress before they become final.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers have questioned the provision of arms to Saudi Arabia in recent years, citing issues including the civilian toll of its campaign in Yemen and a range of human rights concerns.
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