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US President Donald Trump ordered sweeping strikes on Iran after failed nuclear diplomacy and intelligence assessments, despite doubts about an imminent threat. Backed by regional allies including Mohammed bin Salman, Washington pursued military escalation to curb Tehran’s enrichment ambitions

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reforms have opened new avenues for women in diplomacy, and India has responded by appointing women diplomats to key roles in the Gulf. Sadaf Chaudhary, a 2021 batch IFS officer, now heads the Haj section in Jeddah, managing arrangements for 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims annually.

President Trump confirmed plans to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia despite internal concerns about technology leakage to China and implications for Israel’s military edge. The announcement coincides with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit and Trump’s push for Saudi-Israel normalization

This is his first known conversation with a foreign leader since assuming office, and it comes amid a complex situation in the Middle East.

The Crown Prince is presently undertaking a state visit to India.

Narendra Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reviewed a number of bilateral, multilateral and global issues.

Saudi Energy Ministry described the move as a “precautionary measure” aimed at stabilizing the oil market

The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah received a written message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the meeting, the official press agency SPA reported.

The report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) made public on Friday underpins a shift in Middle East Policy by Biden away from the historically very close ties with the kingdom but also shows the limits.