U.S. will sell Saudi Arabia advanced F-35 fighter jets, Trump says
Summary
President Trump announced plans to sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This move would make Saudi Arabia the only country in the Middle East, aside from Israel, to have these jets. The sale is part of a broader discussion that includes possible normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel.Key Facts
- President Trump plans to approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia would be the first Middle Eastern country, besides Israel, to receive these jets.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to discuss this deal with President Trump.
- The F-35 jets are usually sold to close U.S. allies like NATO members.
- The deal might affect the military balance in the Middle East and Israel's qualitative military edge.
- In 2008, Congress made it a law to uphold Israel’s military advantage in the region.
- Israel is not against the deal but wants it tied to Saudi normalization with Israel.
- Israel may seek U.S. security assurances if the deal proceeds.
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