Mr. Trump, the official said, urged Prince Mohammed to settle the festering battle that pits Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against Qatar. Mr. Trump had initially sided with the Saudis and Emiratis, echoing their claims that the Qataris finance extremism and terrorism around the region. “The Iran deal is coming up soon and you will see what will happen,” Mr. Trump told reporters. After the lunch, Prince Mohammed met with congressional leaders from both parties on Capitol Hill. Mr. Kushner, 37, has cultivated a personal relationship with Prince Mohammed, 32, meeting him over dinner in Riyadh.

Source: New York Times March 20, 2018 16:18 UTC