The Biden administration is reportedly close to finalizing a treaty with Saudi Arabia that would commit the United States to assist in defending the Gulf nation.
This potential deal is aimed at encouraging diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, according to US and Saudi officials cited by the Wall Street Journal.
The possible agreement is part of a broader package that would include several other components. These include a civil nuclear pact between the US and Saudi Arabia, steps toward the establishment of a Palestinian state, and an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where attempts to establish a lasting ceasefire have so far been unsuccessful. —INP
