U.S.-Saudi relations
Trump's Defense Deal with Saudi Arabia: F-35 Jets Promised as Crown Prince Gets Warm Washington Welcome
Nov 19, 2025 03:14 pm CST
President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with elaborate ceremonies in Washington, offering a defense agreement including F-35 fighter jets and dismissing allegations about the Khashoggi murder. In exchange, Saudi Arabia pledged potential investments of $1 trillion in the U.S. and military purchases worth $142 billion, though experts question the lopsided nature of these arrangements and the timeline for implementation of key agreements.
Trump Confirms Sale of Advanced F-35 Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia Ahead of Crown Prince's Visit
Nov 18, 2025 08:11 am CST
President Donald Trump has announced the United States will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns about technology transfer risks to China. The announcement comes as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman makes his first visit to Washington in seven years, with expectations of major bilateral agreements including AI investments and nuclear cooperation. The deal faces scrutiny regarding Israel's military edge and Saudi Arabia's human rights record, while potentially influencing Middle East peace efforts including Saudi normalization with Israel.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Scheduled for Crucial White House Meeting with President Trump
Nov 04, 2025 07:43 am CST
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit. The meeting comes as the Trump administration seeks Saudi Arabia's participation in the Abraham Accords, which have already brought Israel and several Arab nations into normalized diplomatic relations, while Saudi Arabia continues to emphasize the importance of Palestinian statehood in any such agreement.