Saudi Arabia Engaged in US Defense Pact Talks: Report

Saudi Arabia Engaged in US Defense Pact Talks: Report

Saudi Arabia is in negotiations with the United States over a defense agreement, aiming to finalize the deal during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's upcoming visit to the White House next month.

According to reports from the Financial Times, sources familiar with the matter indicated that discussions are ongoing regarding a potential pact, with some comparing it to the recent US-Qatar security agreement.

A senior official from the Trump administration mentioned that there are talks about signing something during the crown prince’s visit, but the specifics are still being worked out.

The potential pact may commit to treating any armed attack on Saudi Arabia as a threat to US national security, similar to the US-Qatar security agreement.

Author's summary: Saudi Arabia and the US are in defense pact talks.

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