US Confirms F-35 Fighter Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump has confirmed his administration will approve the sale of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The announcement came ahead of a White House visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The move is seen as a significant step to strengthen US-Saudi ties and potentially encourage Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords with Israel. However, the deal faces potential hurdles in Congress and concerns regarding Israel's qualitative military edge and China's access to sensitive technology.