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US to Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump Confirms Ahead of Crown Prince’s White House Visit

The United States has confirmed it will proceed with the sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday ahead of a high-profile White House meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “We will be doing that. We will be selling F-35 jets. They’ve been a great ally.”

The meeting is significant as it marks Prince Mohammed’s first visit to the White House since the 2018 assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents. A US intelligence report concluded that the crown prince approved the operation, though he has consistently denied any involvement.

This development underscores the ongoing strategic and military ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia, highlighting continued cooperation despite past controversies.