Jamal Khashoggi
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: From Controversial Figure to Peace Broker on the World Stage
Nov 17, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman returns to the White House as a transformed leader, having evolved from a controversial figure to a regional peace broker while driving unprecedented social and economic reforms in Saudi Arabia. His meeting with President Trump underscores the resilient US-Saudi relationship built on strategic interests in energy, defense, and technology, despite past controversies including the Khashoggi killing. As MbS positions himself as the kingdom's future monarch, his bold vision continues to reshape Saudi Arabia's domestic landscape and international standing.