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Source: http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/israel-requests-us-bunker-busting-bombs-increased-power
U.S., Israel Discuss New Defense Aid Agreement
(Israel Defense) Amir Rapaport - The new U.S. defense aid agreement is considered as compensation for the nuclear deal with Iran. However, the truth is that the compensation is not for the nuclear deal, but for the massive arms sales of American companies in the Persian Gulf. The entire region is in an intense arms race, as Iran plans to spend $20 billion to finance the procurement of advanced weapons systems, primarily from Russia. Iran's neighboring countries fear its massive procurement and its transformation to a nuclear power, sooner or later. For this reason, they also acquire weapons, mainly from France and the U.S. These weapons may one day be directed against Israel. Because the U.S. is committed to maintaining Israel's qualitative edge (under a law passed years ago in Congress), Israel is expected to receive increased aid, to allegedly ensure this advantage.