Mohammed bin Salman

Report:

Trump urging Arab leaders to join Abraham Accords after Iran war

Trump tells Arab and Muslim leaders he expects wider normalization with Israel after any agreement ending the Iran war conflict in region.

Trump reveals:

I planned to strike Iran tomorrow, but I postponed it

US President says regional leaders asked him to hold off on striking Iran because they believe a deal will be reached, but warned 'large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice' if a deal is not made.

Report:

Saudi Crown Prince pressing Trump to escalate war against Iran

Report says Saudi Crown Prince urged President Trump to continue military campaign against Iran, warning that ending the war prematurely could leave a lasting regional threat.

Saudi Arabia denies lobbying Trump to strike Iran

Saudi Arabia denies a Washington Post report claiming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied President Trump to strike Iran, insisting Riyadh consistently supported diplomacy.

Report:

Saudi, Israeli leaders urged Trump to strike Iran

President Trump launched Saturday’s strike on Iran after weeks of lobbying by Israeli and Saudi leaders, according to The Washington Post.

Bin Salman to Iran:

'No Saudi territory will be used for military strikes'

Saudi Arabia tells Iran it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for attacks, as US forces build up in the region and concerns grow over possible military action.

At Israel’s expense

Mohammed bin Salman’s new “moderate axis"

Against the backdrop of tensions between the two countries, Saudi Arabia is accusing the United Arab Emirates of cooperating with Israel and is seeking to draw closer to Turkey.

Report:

Trump-MBS meeting turned tense over Israel normalization

Axios reports that Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince turned tense over Saudi-Israel normalization, leaving Trump disappointed.

Trump:

Saudi Crown Prince may join ‘greatest board ever’ to oversee Gaza

Trump expresses hope Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will join the UN-backed Board of Peace overseeing Gaza’s redevelopment, following a White House meeting and strategic US-Saudi agreements.

Senior Analyst:

Bin Salman does not want a Palestinian state

Senior Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli explained why, in his view, US President Donald Trump's announcement of intent to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia is troubling - but not highly worrying.

Trump:

'Gaza is close to perfected, residents are safer than ever'

During dinner with the Saudi Crown Prince, Trump says the Gaza Board of Peace will include leaders of major nations and invites MBS to join.

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally

President Trump announces Saudi Arabia’s designation as a major non-NATO ally during a White House dinner with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

White House:

US-Saudi pact includes F-35s, tanks, and $1 trillion investment

After Trump-MBS meeting, the White House announces that the US and Saudi Arabia sealed nearly $1 trillion in deals, including F-35 sales, nuclear energy, AI, and critical minerals.

Trump:

F-35s sold to Saudi Arabia will be 'similar level' to Israel's

During meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, US President Donald Trump says Israel and Saudi Arabia 'are at a level where they should get top of the line.'

Report:

Musk invited to Trump dinner with Saudi Crown Prince

Elon Musk is expected to attend President Trump’s dinner with Saudi Crown Prince MBS, despite recent clashes between the two.

Saudis have not given up on a Palestinian state

Source in the Saudi royal family tells Israeli media that they would not normalize ties with Israel without a 'two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.'

Trump plan with Saudi Arabia threatens Israeli air superiority

The planned deal would allow Saudi Arabia to buy the F-35, which has clear implications for Israeli air superiority in the region.

Report:

Trump to approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia during MBS visit

Bloomberg reports that Trump is expected to approve a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to buy F-35 jets during MBS’s visit.

Report:

Trump pushing Saudis on Israel normalization after Gaza ceasefire

Axios reports Trump told MBS the Gaza war is over and he now expects Saudi Arabia to move toward peace with Israel. US officials hope for progress ahead of next week’s White House meeting.

Rubio:

US to sign 'good deals' with Saudi Crown Prince

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US expects “good deals” with Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington next week.

Report: Saudi Arabia to renew dialogue with Israel

Source in Saudi royal family says Crown Prince's upcoming visit to US may pave the way for renewing dialogue with Israel.

Trump to host MBS as Abraham Accords expansion efforts continue

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet President Trump on Nov. 18 as the US pushes Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords.

US and Saudi Arabia sign historic $142 billion arms deal

Landmark defense agreement inked during President Trump's regional tour; discussions include potential sale of F-35 fighter jets.

President Herzog:

Nothing I want more than to shake the hand of Mohammed bin Salman

In Berlin, President Herzog expresses hope for Saudi-Israeli rapprochement, citing regional peace momentum and opposition from Iran-backed forces.

Macron and Saudi Crown Prince condemn Israeli strikes in Gaza

French President says he spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and they condemned the resumption of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.

Rubio to Saudi Crown Prince:

'There should be no role for Hamas in Gaza'

Secretary of State meets Saudi Crown Prince in Jeddah, reiterates US position that Hamas must have no role in postwar Gaza.

Talks on Gaza:

Rubio, Saudi Crown Prince emphasize regional security

Secretary of State visits Riyadh, tells Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that any resolution for Gaza must enhance regional security. State Department statement makes no mention of Trump's Gaza plan.

In summit in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince accuses Israel of 'genocide'

As Arab and Muslim leaders convene in the Saudi capital, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman demands that the global community "immediately halt the Israeli actions against our brothers in Palestine and Lebanon."

Saudi Crown Prince: I don't care about a two-state solution

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says he would be willing for Israel to conduct counterterror operations in Gaza following war. 'I don't personally care about the Palestinian issue, but my people do.'

Saudi Crown Prince:

'No normalization without a Palestinian state'

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia would not recognize Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state, criticizes the "crimes of the Israeli occupation".

Is a Sunni-Israel deal still possible?

The three-way normalization deal - Israel, Saudi Arabia, and U.S. - will take a more important seat at the table in the coming months as Americans are gearing up for the presidential election in November. Op-ed.

Report:

Saudi Crown Prince fears being killed over Israel normalization

Mohammed bin Salman reportedly tells US lawmakers he fears being killed as Anwar Sadat was if he normalizes relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

In push for mega deal:

Biden adviser to visit Saudi Arabia, meet MBS

Report: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to Saudi Arabia, meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about a potential mega-deal that would include Saudi normalization with Israel.

Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Gaza war

The US Secretary of State is on a trip to the Middle East which will include a stop in Israel.

Blinken:

'Saudi Arabia has clear interest in normalization'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses Saudi-Israel normalization during meeting with Saudi Crown Prince.

Saudi Crown Prince:

Release all hostages, cease fighting immediately

At summit of Arab leaders, Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman calls for 'release of hostages and prisoners,' cessation of fighting in Gaza.

Saudi Crown Prince:

'Saudi Arabia, Israel move closer to normalization every day'

Crown Prince speaks to US media on possibility of a normalization deal with Israel: We can work with Israel, no matter who is in charge.

Iran's Foreign Minister meets Saudi Crown Prince

This is the first time that a senior Iranian official has met MBS.

Report:

US, Saudis agree on broad outiline for deal with Israel

Crown Prince bin Salman told advisors that he was in no rush to come to such an agreement, especially with the current Israeli government.

UK invites Saudi Crown Prince for official visit

Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman's visit would be his first to Britain since before the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Normalization on the agenda:

Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince

US official says the two discussed a full range of issues, including potential normalization of ties with Israel.

Report:

Israel, Saudi Arabia in normalization talks

Negotiations reportedly being held under Bahraini mediation, pressure from the Biden Administration.

Saudi Crown Prince:

'We will assist in helping the Palestinians establish a state'

Amid reports of push for normalization with Israel, Saudi Crown Prince stresses importance of "Palestinian issue".

Biden's national security adviser meets Saudi Crown Prince

Saudi state-run media says the men reviewed "strategic relations" during the meeting.

Death of Jamal Khashoggi:

US lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince dismissed

US judge accepts government's stance that the Saudi Crown Prince enjoys immunity in US courts as a foreign head of state.

Saudi Crown Prince named Prime Minister

The Crown Prince, known as MBS, had been the defense minister and has been the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia.

Former Saudi spymaster: Crown prince wanted to kill his father

'Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should be afraid of the information in my possession,' claims former Saudi spy chief.

Saudi leader tells Biden the US has made its share of mistakes

It appears Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman rebuked Biden for blaming him for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Biden, Saudi Crown Prince meet for three hours

After departing from Israel, Biden arrives in Jeddah, meets Saudi Crown Prince and his father, King Salman.

Biden:

'No bilateral meeting with Saudi Crown Prince'

US President says he is not going to have a bilateral meeting with Mohammed bin Salman during his trip to the region next month.

Saudi Crown Prince: We see Israel as a possible ally

Prince Mohammed bin Salman tells Atlantic Magazine: We do not want to see a weak nuclear deal with Iran.

Saudi Arabia urges 'effective' approach to Iran

Saudi Crown Prince: It is important to have an effective and serious approach to Iran's nuclear and ballistic program.

Report: Netanyahu may meet Saudi crown prince in UAE

PM reportedly to seek to meet with Saudi leader in addition to Abu Dhabi crown prince in visit to UAE.

US intelligence: Saudi Crown Prince ordered killing of Khashoggi

US intelligence report concludes that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the 2018 slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Biden speaks to Saudi King

Conversation comes ahead of release of report expected to state that Saudi Crown Prince ordered killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

US report to single out Saudi Crown Prince over Khashoggi murder

Declassified version of US intelligence report to state that Saudi Crown Prince approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi Prince calls Israeli PM a liar: 'How can you believe him?'

Prince Turki Al-Faisal spoke at a video conference also attended by Israeli Foreign Minister who expressed his "regret" at remarks.

Report: Saudi Crown Prince delayed Israel deal because of Biden

Officials say Saudi Crown Prince pulled back from normalization with Israel in part because of US election results.

Saudi Arabia congratulates Biden

More than 24 hours after TV networks projected his victory, Saudi King and Crown Prince congratulate president-elect.

Did Trump boast of saving Saudi Prince over Khashoggi murder?

Reporter Bob Woodward in new book: Trump boasted he saved Saudi Crown Prince from greater scrutiny over killing of Jamal Khashoggi.