For decades, the United States has supplied massive quantities of weapons to countries across the Middle East, fueling conflicts and destabilizing the region. These shipments, often touted as support for allies or regional security, have instead contributed to violence, oppression, and human suffering. From arms sales to Saudi Arabia used in the Yemeni civil war to military aid fueling proxy conflicts, US weapons have perpetuated cycles of destruction, displacing millions and exacerbating humanitarian crises.

The consequences are stark: widespread civilian casualties, infrastructure decimated, and generations scarred by war. As the largest arms exporter globally, the US bears a heavy responsibility for the devastation wrought in the Middle East. Addressing these issues requires a reevaluation of US foreign policy priorities, emphasizing peacebuilding and diplomacy over military interventions that perpetuate cycles of violence and suffering.