US-Saudi defense deal expected to be signed during Crown Prince's visit

Advanced negotiations are nearing completion between the United States and Saudi Arabia for a new defense pact. This agreement is expected to provide security guarantees against attacks without requiring Senate ratification. The signing of the pact is anticipated to occur during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman"s visit to the White House next month.

This development follows a similar agreement recently reached between the US and Qatar. The details of the defense pact with Saudi Arabia have not been fully disclosed, but it is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security ties in the region.

For further context, recent developments in international military positioning, such as Venezuela positioning troops on its Caribbean coast, highlight the evolving security landscape that may influence such agreements.

The negotiations reflect the ongoing strategic partnerships the US is fostering in the Middle East amid changing geopolitical dynamics.