Mohammed bin Salman

'A paper tiger': Iran sees Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan defense pact as a major win, expert tells 'Post'

“Saudi Arabia has not taken any action against any of the aggressors attacking its territory, meaning Iran, the Houthis and the militias in Iraq. They have not done anything about it.”

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif looks on after they signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif looks on after they signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.

Pakistan says defense pact with Turkey, Saudi Arabia is 'purely defensive,' open to other nations

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ahead of the expected signing of a defence deal between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.

Saudi Arabia is a 'paper tiger,' weaker than it appears, Israeli former national security head says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gather to sign a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign major defense pact amid Iran tensions


US, Russia begin talks to end Ukraine war after Riyadh meeting

The State Department clarified that 'one phone call followed by one meeting is not sufficient to establish peace. We must take action, and today we took an important step forward.'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister, Saudi National Security Advisor, US National Security Advisor, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov, in Riyadh, Feb 18

The ‘hard truths’ Marco Rubio should tell the Saudis - comment

Here’s one of the hard truths he needs to tell the Saudis: Hamas, not Israel, is their enemy and is working against their interests. 

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 17, 2025.

At a critical crossroad: We need a Saudi normalization deal now - editorial

If Netanyahu and MBS are serious, they must find a way to act swiftly before regional tensions or political instability derail progress.

 President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shaking hands while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on (illustrative).

Billboards go up showing Trump, Saudi Crown Prince shaking hands with Israel flag

The campaign aims to rally support for full Saudi-Israeli normalization under the framework of the Abraham Shield Plan.

 Massive billboards featuring US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shaking hands in front of an Israeli flag

Syria's Julani makes first state trip to Saudi Arabia, meets bin Salman

Live TV footage showed Julani shaking hands with the crown prince in the Saudi capital before sitting down for talks.

 Syria's President Abu Mohammad al-Julani seen with Saudi Arabia's leader Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, February 2, 2025

Riyadh is the Arab world's new real leader - opinion

Egypt's demographic and economic challenges have weakened its position, creating a vacuum that has been filled by an increasingly assertive Saudi crown prince.

 FOREIGN MINISTERS and other delegates participating in a meeting on the future of Syria pose for a group photo, in Riyadh, earlier this month. Saudi Arabia has assumed a prominent role under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, say the writers.

Normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia provides new opportunities - opinion

An agreement with Saudi Arabia would strengthen the regional coalition against Iran. Saudi Arabia also serves as a crucial economic anchor for Egypt and Jordan.

 SAUDI ARABIA’S Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud looks on during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week. An Israeli agreement with Saudi Arabia would strengthen the regional coalition against Iran, says the writer.

Trump admin's first steps in Mideast: Saudi ties, sanctioning Houthis - analysis

The US doubles down on Middle East strategy: Trump designates Houthis as terrorists while increasing communication with Saudi Arabia.

 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during photo session with other leaders and attendees at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019

Donald Trump expected to press Netanyahu for concessions on Saudi peace, expert says

Dr. Shay Har-Zvi discusses what Trump's return means for US economic and foreign policy, especially in the Middle East and the question of Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

Saudi-Israeli peace will only happen if Gaza war ends, sources tell 'Post'

Normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia can only materialize when the war in Gaza ends, Saudi officials told Trump's Middle East envoy.

 Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman