The leaders signed a defense cooperation pact and held discussions about the sale of American F-35 fighter jets to the kingdom.

Israel used the F-35s to great effect in its 12-day war against Iran in June. The stealth-fighters’ capabilities and advanced radar and targeting systems allowed Israel to batter Iran’s air defenses at the start of the war, giving it air superiority in Iranian skies.

After Mohammed bin Salman’s last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They’ve rebounded in Trump’s second term.

Mining group MP Materials will share minority stake in joint venture with US government to build and operate facility

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman knew nothing about the murder of U.S. resident and Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi.

Watch live coverage as President Trump speaks at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum. This comes after the president held a White House meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Cristiano Ronaldo dined at the White House as Trump hosted the Saudi Crown Prince, with the president praising the soccer star and sharing how his son, Barron, met him.

Documents suggest Epstein had contacts with the Saudi royal family and traveled to the Kingdom in the last years of his life.