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F-35s for Saudi Arabia

An agreement to provide Riyadh with Lockheed Martin's F-35s would make Saudi Arabia the only country in the Middle East besides Israel and the first Arab state to acquire the world’s most advanced fighter jet and the premier fighter in NATO's arsenal.

FILE PHOTO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the day of the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

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In today's edition we cover:

  • Trump greenlights F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia though hurdles remain
  • US abruptly cancels Lebanese army chief's DC visit amid row over Hezbollah disarmament
  • UNSC backs Gaza international stabilization force pushed by Trump admin
  • Germany lifts partial arms embargo on Israel

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