Trump Says US Plans to Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump said the US would sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, offering Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a prize he’s long cherished — even though many obstacles remain before he gets the stealthy planes.

Agreeing to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia represents a major concession to Prince Mohammed, who’s set to visit the White House on Tuesday, as Washington and Riyadh look to deepen ties. One motivation for Trump is to lure Saudi Arabia into establishing diplomatic ties with Israel.