(KCEN)- The U.S. is set to sell Saudi Arabia $30 billion worth of F-15 combat jets.
That's according to a statement released Thursday by the Obama Administration.
The deal announced against the backdrop of rising tensions with Iran calls for the production of 84 new aircraft.
It also calls for the modernization of 70 current aircraft.
The White House also said the deal will provide a $3.5 billion boost to the U.S. economy, saying it will support over 50,000 American jobs and help 600 suppliers in 44 states.