How Trump Is Upending US Strategy in the Middle East

As Trump returns from Middle East with massive arm deals, patriarch says ‘no’ to weapons

Cardinal Pizzaballa underscored Pope Leo XIV's appeals for peace and to stop the proliferation of weapons.

How Trump is upending US strategy in the Middle East

US President Donald Trump has made what he calls the biggest defense sales agreement in history: a $142 billion military deal with Saudi Arabia. This comes after decades when Israel was the US priority in the Middle East.

Trump's $142 billion arms deal may not get the Saudis the F-35 stealth fighter

The Saudis discussed buying the F-35 stealth fighter as part of a major agreement to purchase US arms. Here, a Saudi F-15 fighter escorts Air Force One to Riyadh on May 13.Brian Snyder/REUTERSA US-Saudi arms agreement may get complicated when it comes to Lockheed Martin's F-35The F-35 could put Saudi Arabia's military on par with Israel in what may be a dealbreaker.The Saudis may also buy advanced US drones and missile defenses as part of the ag…

Trump Smoke and Mirrors on Full Display in Claimed "$142 Billion" Saudi Arms Deal

A look at the workings and effectiveness of Trump hype, from the touted India-Pakistan mediation to DOGE to the new Saudi arms agreement.

US-Saudi $184.5 billion defence deal sparks questions, few answers

The White House, Pentagon, Saudi Embassy did not respond to requests for details of the agreement. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US, Saudi Ink $600B Megadeals With Defense, Mining, and Energy at the Core

The US and Saudi Arabia signed a sweeping set of agreements this week spanning energy, defense, mining, and advanced technology. The package—touted by President Donald Trump’s administration as totaling over $600 billion—ushers in what is being billed as a “new golden era” of bilateral cooperation. The centerpiece is a $142 billion arms deal, described as the largest […]