Tag: US-Saudi relations
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Trump to Host MBS for Defense and Tech Deals
Overview: a high-stakes meeting between Washington and Riyadh In a move that signals renewed focus on defense collaboration and technology partnerships, President Donald Trump is set to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). The talks, anticipated to center on defense capabilities, advanced technology, and regional security, reinforce a long-standing yet evolving strategic relationship…
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Trump to Host MBS for Defense and Tech Deals: What Comes Next
Overview: A Deliberate Meeting Between Washington and Riyadh In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver, former President Donald Trump is set to welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to discuss defense collaborations and technology partnerships. The anticipated talks come as both countries seek to recalibrate strategic ties in a rapidly evolving security landscape, where defense…
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Trump presses Saudi to ink Israel deal after Gaza truce
Overview: Trump calls for a post-ceasefire deal Former President Donald Trump reportedly pressed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a call last month to advance a deal normalizing relations with Israel in the wake of the Gaza ceasefire reached on October 9. The disclosure, reported by Axios and attributed to two unnamed U.S. officials,…
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Saudi Move on F-35 Jets Surges Past Pentagon Hurdle Ahead of Crown Prince Visit
Overview: A Quiet But Momentum-Building Step In a development that could reshape regional defense dynamics, sources indicate that the Trump administration is considering Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets. The move, described by multiple insiders as a significant step in a long-running procurement process, appears to have cleared a…