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The U.S. has approved a $24.3 billion sale of advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Reuters reports, deepening defense ties amid regional tensions and scrutiny over human rights.
The US-Saudi Business Council chief said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming Washington visit will deepen economic ties and speed up strategic partnership initiatives.
Saudi Arabia and the US sealed a raft of agreements in Washington spanning defense, technology, clean energy, and investment, underscoring deepening strategic and economic ties.
The report details how strong lobbying by Saudi Arabia and Israel influenced President Trump’s decision to confront Iran, revealing internal debates and shifting U.S. Middle East strategy.
Trump said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denied prior knowledge of Jamal Khashoggi’s killing, contradicting U.S. intelligence findings that linked the prince to the 2018 murder.
Gulf states are pouring oil wealth into soccer, golf and Formula One, challenging Western dominance and using sport to project power, reshape economies and burnish global influence.
Former President Donald Trump signaled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, raising tensions ahead of the crown prince’s high-stakes visit to Washington, PBS reports.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington marks a pivotal test for US-Saudi ties, as policymakers weigh strategic interests against human rights concerns.