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Trump Grants Saudi Arabia Major-Ally Status and F-35s While Negotiating Personal Diriyah Deal
During Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s 18-19 Nov 2025 Washington visit, President Trump simultaneously signed a civilian-nuclear pact, approved the sale of 48 F-35 jets, and elevated Saudi Arabia to “major non-NATO ally,” even as his family firm haggled for naming rights on a $63 billion Diriyah real-estate project.