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President Trump announced the F-35 sale last November, on the eve of a visit to Washington by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia.
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In November 2025, President Trump announced the F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia on the eve of a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2025-11",
    "event": "Announcement of F-35 sale",
    "person": [
        "Donald J. Trump",
        "Mohammed bin Salman"
    ]
}
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International Relations US Politics Government Action
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/trump-f35-jet-saudi-arabia.html
Trump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Concerns
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/trump-f35-jet-saudi-arabia.html

The Trump administration is proceeding with the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, valued at $24.3 billion, despite warnings from U.S. intelligence agencies that China could acquire or steal the warplane's technology. This move has sparked concerns among lawmakers and some Israeli officials regarding regional military balance and technological security.

F-35 Fighter Jets Saudi Arabia United States China Military Sales National Security Intelligence Concerns Foreign Policy
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Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War
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1 week ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/middleeast/yemen-houthis-saudi-war.html

After four years of relative peace, Yemen has spiraled back into full-blown war between Iran-backed Houthi militia and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces. The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

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