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U.S. and Saudi Arabia Near Strategic Pact to Reshape Middle East Dynamics

The proposed agreement, offering security guarantees and potential diplomatic ties with Israel, aims to end the Gaza conflict and counter regional threats.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken walks with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah to a Joint Ministerial Meeting of the GCC-U.S. Strategic Partnership to discuss the humanitarian crises faced in Gaza, on April 29, 204 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A component from an intercepted ballistic missile that fell near the Dead Sea in Israel during an Iranian attack in April. Photo. Photo: AP

Overview

  • The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are close to finalizing a historic security and diplomatic agreement.
  • The pact could lead to Saudi-Israeli diplomatic relations if Israel agrees to end the Gaza war and pursue Palestinian statehood.
  • Significant hurdles remain, including U.S. Senate approval and skepticism over Saudi leadership.
  • The agreement would limit Saudi cooperation with China in sensitive tech areas in exchange for U.S. investments in AI and quantum computing.
  • The deal is seen as a strategic move to solidify U.S. influence in the Middle East amid broader geopolitical shifts.