Washington, USA – US President Donald Trump announced on Monday his intention to approve the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
This move was described by analysts as a strengthening of strategic relations between Washington and Riyadh.
This comes ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the White House.
Trump told reporters, “We will sell F-35 fighter jets. They have been a great ally.”
This is in reference to the role that Saudi Arabia plays in the stability of the region and its strategic alliances.
Advanced air defense systems
The arrival of the Saudi Crown Prince in Washington comes accompanied by requests
To acquire advanced air defense systems and anti-missile systems, in addition to F-35 fighter jets,
Israel is currently the only country in the Middle East that possesses it.
This makes the deal subject to close international scrutiny.
According to the Axios website, American sources indicated that Israel had set a condition for its approval of the deal.
This means that Saudi Arabia would officially recognize Israel, within the framework of the Abraham Accords.
This adds a sensitive political and diplomatic dimension to the military deal.
Continuous convergence
The US announcement comes amid a continuing rapprochement between Riyadh and Washington.
Amid attempts to expand military cooperation and strengthen the regional security system,
It is emphasized that the F-35 fighter jet deal represents a strategic move.
This confirms Saudi Arabia’s position as a key US ally in the Middle East.
