Trump-Netanyahu Going Wild as U.S. Sends 12,000 Bombs to Israel to Face Iran
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The United States government has approved an emergency sale of thousands of heavy bombs to Israel amid rising tensions with Iran. The move comes as the air war between the two countries enters its eighth day.
The U.S. Department reportedly approved a contract to sell about 12,000 BLU-110A/B bombs, each weighing 1,000 pounds (about 454 kilograms), to Israel. The value of the deal is estimated at around US$151.8 million, or more than Rp2.5 trillion.
The agency said the urgent nature of the matter allowed them to bypass the usual congressional review requirements. The Department referred to the Arms Export Control Act.
“The proposed sale would contribute to U.S. foreign policy and national security by helping to enhance the security of a regional partner that has been, and continues to be, a major force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East,” the department said, cited by RT, on Sunday (8 March 2026).
“The proposed sale will enhance Israel’s ability to confront present and future threats, strengthen domestic defence, and serve as a deterrent against regional threats,” it added.
The decision comes as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies. Both sides have launched air and missile strikes since the early stages of the conflict.
The Israeli military previously stated that its campaign against Iran would enter a new phase with a wave of additional attacks. Meanwhile, Iran rejected a call by President Donald Trump for Tehran to surrender unconditionally.
Several military analysts have questioned whether the U.S. and Israel have enough ammunition stockpiles to sustain a long-term conflict. The two countries are reported to have prepared operations that could last several weeks.
Air strikes in Iran have also reportedly caused a large number of civilian casualties. The latest reports quote more than 1,300 civilians killed since the conflict began.
One of the deadliest incidents occurred when a girls’ school in the city of Minab was destroyed in the early wave of air strikes. The escalation has heightened global concerns that a war between Israel and Iran could widen into a regional conflict in the Middle East.