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Saudi defense minister visits Washington to lobby for F-35s
Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman visited Washington to advance the kingdom's push for F-35 fighter jet sales, leveraging recent nuclear agreement momentum. The Trump administration is considering the sale but faces potential congressional opposition over maintaining Israel's military edge. Saudi efforts also aim to secure broader security cooperation and potentially influence Saudi participation in the Abraham Accords.
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