Boost For Saudi Airpower; Trump Says U.S. Will Sell F-35 Aircraft To Riyadh Despite Israeli Concerns President Trump has confirmed plans to sell F-35 stealth jets to Saudi Arabia. He praised Riyadh as a “strong ally” and said the kingdom supports U.S. strikes on Iran. The move comes ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s White House visit. U.S. officials warn the deal could shift the Middle East’s military balance. Israel is cautious but reportedly open if tied to broader diplomatic agreements. Saudi leaders insist normalisation with Israel requires progress on Palestinian statehood. Washington intelligence circles fear the jet’s tech could leak to China.

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