WASHINGTON — The Trump administration submitted a bill to Saudi Arabia and the UAE Tuesday for all U.S. naval operations in the Persian Gulf since 1948. It lists every patrol hour at $12,000, plus fuel surcharges. Interest will accrue on late payments. "We're not a charity," said Senior Advisor Kevin Hassett. "If you want the Fifth Fleet parked outside your oil fields, you pay the meter."
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White House Sends Itemized Invoice To Gulf Allies For Decades Of Naval Protection
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“If you want the Fifth Fleet parked outside your oil fields, you pay the meter.”
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