Saudi crown prince to visit US seeking similar defence pact to Qatar: Report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly visiting the US next month for a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump. The primary goal of the trip is to secure a formal defense pact similar to the one the US recently established with Qatar. This visit marks the crown prince's first since 2018 and highlights his strong relationship with Trump, a stark contrast to his strained ties with the previous administration. While enhanced military cooperation is a key objective, any talk of normalizing relations with Israel remains complicated by the recent war in Gaza.