White House's Sullivan, recovering from cracked rib, postpones Saudi trip

Injury Sidelines Biden's Security Adviser from Middle East Diplomac

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has delayed a crucial diplomatic mission to Saudi Arabia following a rib injury.

Cracked rib forces Biden aide to postpone Saudi trip

The White House's national security adviser has had to postpone a trip to Saudi Arabia after injuring himself.

Jake Sullivan forced to reschedule Saudi Arabia trip after cracked rib

President Biden's national security adviser suffered "a minor accident" ahead of a high-stakes trip to the US partner

White House: Jake Sullivan’s plan to visit Saudi Arabia postponed due to ‘cracked rib’

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's plan to visit Saudi Arabia this week has been postponed as he is recovering from a "cracked rib". White House said on Wednesday (Apr 3) that the health issue has affected his ability to travel.  Sullivan was due to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discuss a potential mega-deal. America is also hoping to normalise the relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Jake Sullivan Postpones Saudi Arabia Trip Over ‘Accident’ That Cracked His Rib

The White House didn’t detail what happened, but said the accident was of Sullivan’s own doing.

Sullivan postpones trip to Saudi Arabia to discuss Israel mega-deal