Riyadh holds deep reservations over the 2015 accord aimed at controlling Iran’s nuclear ambitions and hails President Donald Trump’s announcement in May that the United States is withdrawing from the deal.
– Charm offensive –
In March the prince embarks on his first foreign tour as heir, visiting Egypt and Britain — where he lunches with Queen Elizabeth II — and spending two weeks in the United States, where he meets Trump and other political and industry leaders. He also goes to France and Spain.
– Opening with Israel –
In what appeared to be another shift, Prince Mohammed says in a magazine interview in April that Israelis as well as Palestinians “have the right to have their own land”.
King Salman however later reaffirms Riyadh’s “steadfast” support for the Palestinian cause.
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