Trump weighs Saudi military aid request
The gist
The New York Times reported Trump is weighing a Saudi military aid request.
The kingdom faces Iran-backed strikes as Washington limits its role.
How it unfolded
- Nov 18, 2025Trump met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.
- Sep 18, 2026The administration approved the potential $24.3 billion sale of nearly 50 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia, including 48 Lockheed Martin jets and 49 Pratt & Whitney engines.
- Sep 19, 2026The Washington Post reported Iran-backed proxies in Iraq and Yemen had struck Saudi Arabia's most important oil pipeline, military bases and energy infrastructure, and gained territory along the Red Sea.