Support for the coalition carried over into the Trump administration, which has made Saudi Arabia a central ally in efforts to disengage from the Middle East and take a hard line on Iran. On his first international trip as president, Trump visited the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where he emphasized business ties between the two countries. Home to key U.S. military bases, Saudi Arabia remains one of the top buyers of American arms and Trump has made it a priority to loosen weapons export controls.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 04, 2019 15:57 UTC