US EditionCrown prince greets Trump for elaborate Saudi welcoming ceremonies
- U.S. President Donald Trump began his four-day Middle East tour on May 13, 2025, starting with a visit to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.
- The visit occurred amid U.S. Efforts to address Iran's nuclear program, the war in Gaza, and fluctuating oil prices while Trump aimed to revive regional alliances and announce deals.
- Trump landed at King Khalid International Airport, where Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 jets escorted Air Force One, and he dined with the prince alongside major business leaders including Elon Musk and Larry Fink.
- Saudi Arabia needs oil prices between $96 and $98 a barrel to balance its budget, but Brent crude closed at $64.77, and Trump is expected to announce new $3.5 billion arms sales during the visit.
- The visit signals attempts to strengthen U.S.-Saudi ties despite contentious issues like the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi and Palestinian statehood demands before normalization with Israel proceeds.
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