Mohammed bin Salman

What does the text of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey defense pact say? - explainer

The permanent secretariat, rotating leadership, regular ministerial meetings, and provision to admit new members suggest something more ambitious than a typical defense-cooperation memorandum.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, pose after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, August 7, 2026.
US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2026.

Trump: Houthis 'behaving very badly,' striking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices

 Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia needs allies against the Houthis, but will it turn to Israel? - analysis

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the Ministry of Awqaf conference titled "Unity of Islamic Discourse" at the Conference Palace in Damascus, Syria, February 16, 2026.

Syrian president Sharaa arrives in Riyadh on official visit, SANA reports


Saudi Arabia to sign $30 billion worth of energy deals with US, says Aramco CEO

His comments came during the US-Saudi investment forum, being held in Washington, and while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is still in the US.

The logo of Aramco is seen as security personnel walk before the start of a press conference by Aramco at the Plaza Conference Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia November 3, 2019.

MBS meets US lawmakers on Capitol Hill as Trump shrugs off Khashoggi outrage

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets US lawmakers as Trump praises him and critics highlight Khashoggi’s killing and human rights concerns.

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump as he arrives for a dinner hosted at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 18, 2025.

Could Iran's Khamenei feel threatened enough to strike Israel? - analysis

Between domestic dysfunction and Middle East geopolitics, could the Islamic Republic use Israel to rally the nation?

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appears among his supporters for the first time since the Iran-Israel war, in Tehran, Iran. June 26, 2025.

US agrees to sell F-35s, 300 tanks to Saudi Arabia in major defense deal

The two countries also signed a joint declaration on the completion of negotiations on civil nuclear energy cooperation.

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump as he arrives for a dinner hosted at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 18, 2025.

Trump insists visiting Saudi crown prince knew nothing about Khashoggi killing

US President Trump challenged US intelligence that concluded that bin Salman approved the capture or killing of Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

US President Donald Trump greets Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.

Saudi Arabia wants to be part of Abraham Accords, MBS tells Donald Trump in White House summit

The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) arrived at the White House, with US military jets flying over as part of the reception.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, November 18, 2025.

Elon Musk expected to attend Trump dinner with Saudi crown prince, Punchbowl reports

Elon Musk is expected to attend a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

A Tesla service center in Los Angeles, California, US, November 6, 2025.

Saudi crown prince receives letter from Iranian president ahead of US visit, SPA reports

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a letter from the Iranian president, a day before his visit to the US.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2025

US President Trump confirms United States will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Trump confirmed the sale during a press conference in the White House ahead of an upcoming meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

US President Donald Trump speaks inside the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, November 12, 2025

Saudi visit is locking in a long-term strategic partnership with the US, expert tells 'Post'

Prof. Bernard Haykel describes the crown prince as fundamentally pragmatic. “He’s a nationalist. He’ll do what’s in the interest of his country first."

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the inaugural session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 10, 2025.