USA: Donald Trump, Saudi Prince seek strong alliance against Tehran

USA: Donald Trump, Saudi Prince seek strong alliance against Tehran

Donald Trump hosted powerful  Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, in order to restore Iran's influence in the region.

Trump shook hands with Prince Mohammed in the State Dining Room before entering several White House officials and Saudis for lunch. The visit of the Saudi royal marks the highest level of Washington after the presidential elections in November. The prince is leading the United economic review to be less dependent on oil.

Saudi Arabia has praised the meeting as a turning point in relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia, saying: "This meeting is considered to be a historic turning point in relations between the two countries that previously passed through a period marked by divergent opinions on many issues, "a senior adviser to the prince Mohammed said in a statement. "However, the meeting of the problems today restored their right path and it is a great change in the relations between the two countries in political, military, security and economic sectors."

Tuesday's meeting appeared to indicate a meeting of the minds of many topics discussed between Trump and Prince Mohammed, in marked contrast ratio often plagued by riadd with the Obama administration, especially in the wake 20155 Iran nuclear deal. The United States and Saudi Arabia have a ten year relationship which is based on the US security exchange for Saudi oil.

Saudi Arabia has seen the administration of former US president, Barack Obama, with the discomfort, it is believed to be more concerned about the alliance with Washington and Riyadh negotiate Iran nuclear deal.

Riyadh and other Gulf allies see Trump a strong president to support the role of Washington as its main strategic partner and help contain Iran opposes Riadd in the region and the security interests of key US energy, say regional analysts.

The representative of the Crown Prince has seen the nuclear deal as "very dangerous," said senior adviser, adding that the two leaders had identical views on "the danger of regional expansionist activities of Iran." The White House has said the deal was not in the best interest of the United States for Iran denies interference in Arab countries.

Second in line to the throne, Prince Mohammed is the son of King Salman and holds the post of defense minister, although much of his attention is on economic issues. He is the chief representative of Vision 2030, a comprehensive plan last social and economic reform began in the years to diversify the oil-dependent economy. He also played a key role in Yemen's campaign.

Trump has expressed hope that Saudi Arabia and other Gulf allies may be useful in a wide range of topics, from the creation of safe zones in Syria to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Riyadh is also seen by the White House as a milestone in efforts to curb Iran's influence in the Middle East. However, this strategy has been widely questioned.