U.S. touts Saudi Arabia fighter jet deal as a foreign policy, security and economic boon

The Obama administration on Thursday hailed a new $30 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia as both a hedge against Iranian aggression in the Persian Gulf and an economic windfall that could create thousands of U.S. jobs over the next decade. - U.S. touts Saudi Arabia fighter jet deal as a foreign policy, security and economic boon -- U.S., Saudi Arabia strike $30 billion arms deal