WASHINGTON

The US State Department on Thursday approved possible military sales to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Jordan amid military operations against Iran.

The department said it made a determination approving the possible sales of F-16 munitions and upgrades, radar systems, Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related equipment to the UAE for more than $8.4 billion.

It also approved a possible sale to Kuwait for Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor Radars for an estimated cost of $8 billion.

The department approved a possible sale of aircraft and munitions support and related equipment to Jordan for an estimated cost of $70.5 million.

The agency said it delivered the required certification notifying Congress of the possible sale Thursday.