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Saudi Crown Prince to Discuss U.S. Defense Pact

11/15/2025

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington next week.
The talks seek Riyadh's role in the evolving Middle East security landscape and regional stability.
Normalization with Israel is not imminent but is discussed.
A potential outcome is an executive order for a U.S.-Saudi defense pact that mirrors Qatar's recent agreements.
Unresolved issues include advanced weapons transfers and civil nuclear power cooperation.

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Story summary

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington next week.
The talks seek Riyadh's role in the evolving Middle East security landscape and regional stability.
Normalization with Israel is not imminent but is discussed.
A potential outcome is an executive order for a U.S.-Saudi defense pact that mirrors Qatar's recent agreements.
Unresolved issues include advanced weapons transfers and civil nuclear power cooperation.