US to Sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia, Trump Confirms

The US plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as announced by President Trump before a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This visit, the prince’s first since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, will address defense and civilian nuclear power agreements. Concerns have been raised regarding the transfer of advanced technology to Saudi Arabia and its impact on Israel’s military edge. Trump is also expected to advocate for Saudi normalization of relations with Israel, contingent on Palestinian statehood discussions.

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