May 13, 2025politicaldiplomacyGulf alliessanctionsarms dealsspeech
Trump speaks in Riyadh, threatens Iran with massive maximum pressure
At the US-Saudi Investment Forum, Trump warns Iran of "massive maximum pressure" if it rejects diplomacy. A $142 billion arms package is signed with Saudi Arabia including THAAD missile defense systems. Treasury sanctions 24+ firms in Iran's illicit oil trade during the trip. The visit reinforces the Gulf alliance against Iran.