U.S. Designates Saudi Arabia as Major Non-NATO Ally: Strengthening Defense Ties
President Trump announced on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia will be designated as a major non-NATO ally, strengthening defense ties between the U.S. and the Gulf monarchy. The announcement was made during a formal dinner at the White House in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This designation could lead to increased collaboration between the two countries' militaries, taking their military cooperation to new heights. Currently, there are 20 major non-NATO allies, including countries like Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Tunisia, and Jordan. This development signifies a significant step in the relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.