US to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump announced he is considering approving the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the White House. Trump noted that Saudi Arabia has expressed strong interest in purchasing the advanced aircraft and indicated that an agreement could be reached during the visit, which may also cover other economic and defense arrangements, including a liquefied natural gas deal.

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