US EditionCrown prince greets Trump for elaborate Saudi welcoming ceremonies
- On May 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump began a four-day Middle East trip by meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.
- The meeting followed rising oil prices and ongoing regional conflicts, with Trump aiming to advance arms deals and normalize Israel-Saudi relations despite political tensions.
- Discussions addressed Iran's nuclear program, Gaza war, oil prices, and included a $3.5 billion sale of air-to-air missiles for Saudi fighter jets.
- Prince Mohammed emphasized that Saudi Arabia requires progress toward Palestinian statehood before advancing normalization with Israel, as tensions in Gaza escalate.
- The visit highlighted shifting regional alliances, with Gulf governments viewed as stronger allies to Trump than Israel amid ongoing conflicts and diplomatic efforts.
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On Tuesday, the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Trump with fighter jets and flag-waving cavalry, as the US President lavished praise on the kingdom: 'The transformation that has occurred under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed has been truly extraordinary.'
Trump fawns over Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman on Middle East tour
President Donald Trump (left) complimented Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (right) numerous times on Tuesday (Picture: AP) President Donald Trump showered Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with compliments after receiving a lavish welcome to start his four-day Middle East tour. Trump’s Air Force One was escorted by Saudi Air Force jets, his motorcade flanked by white Arabian horses carrying US and Saudi flags, and Prince Mohammed rol…
Trump takes golf cart ride with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince MBS ahead of state dinner
President Trump was driven to dinner in a golf cart by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Tuesday — capping off a sequence of elaborate ceremonies honoring the visiting US leader.
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