Will Trump pressure Israel for Saudi Arabia?

Against the backdrop of the upcoming meeting between the US and Saudi Arabia in Washington, it becomes clear: the talks will not be about protocols, but about the power of influence. The newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reports that in recent weeks, five of the most influential Saudi ministers have quietly flown to the American capital to lay the groundwork for the dialogue between President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Five visits and one signal: Riyadh comes to negotiate, not to ask

Washington was visited by Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, the brother of the Crown Prince; Musaad al-Aiban, the architect of state policy; Economy Minister Faisal al-Ibrahim; Communications Minister Abdullah al-Swaha; and the head of the sovereign fund Yasir al-Rumayyan — one of the most influential people in the global financial market.

The Saudi delegation approached with maximum seriousness. According to Middle Eastern commentators, the goal is simple:
to convince the US to consider the Saudi position on the Palestinian issue and to open access to the latest weapons and air defense systems.

A partnership that goes beyond — from AI to big geopolitics

The US and Saudi Arabia are discussing a new level of strategic partnership. This includes AI, technological alliances, investments, and a common security architecture for the region — everything that forms the new Middle East.

On the table are topics where Washington and Riyadh have long sought common ground: stabilization of Syria, de-escalation in Sudan, maintaining tension in Yemen and Lebanon, as well as a solid package of discussions on Ukraine, where Saudi Arabia has already acted as a mediator.

The diplomatic tone of the visit: not just protocol, but an attempt to rewrite the rules of the region

Political scientist Munif al-Harbi notes that the Crown Prince is preparing the ground for a serious conversation. The Palestinian issue is being raised again in the context of a two-state solution, and Riyadh seeks to show that it is becoming the key mediator between regional players.

This line coincides with how Saudi Arabia formulates its own foreign policy — “positive neutrality”, which allows it to speak with everyone and be heard by everyone.

Weapons, air defense, and big money — topics that connect the US and Riyadh

Saudi Arabia does not hide: it needs the most modern American air defense systems, strike complexes, and technological solutions.
This is not just defense — it is a bet on decades ahead, where the interaction between the Kingdom and the US solidifies a common strategic course.

According to analyst Ahmed al-Ibrahim, the negotiations will be tough but substantive. Riyadh intends to advance its viewpoint on the Palestinian issue, and a significant part of Islamic countries supports this vector.

What is expected from the meeting between Trump and Mohammed bin Salman

Al-Ibrahim believes that the upcoming meeting has the potential to become a turning point:
from structural investments and technological agreements to strengthening the security of the entire region.
It’s not about symbols — it’s about deals that can change the map of the Middle East.

Why Washington is preparing so seriously

According to al-Harbi, the visit is perceived in the US as a “complete reset of relations” — a step that expands America’s sphere of influence in a region where China, Russia, and Iran compete.

For the White House, Mohammed bin Salman is not just a leader, but a figure shaping the future architecture of the Middle East. And therefore, the stakes are high:
the outcome of these negotiations could impact international politics far more than it seems at first glance.

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