Saudi King Salman Congratulates Trump on US Independence Day Amid Reported Bilateral Tensions

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry announced that King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump on the occasion of American Independence Day. The message praised the bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States and highlighted the ongoing developments across various sectors. King Salman wished the US government and people continued progress and prosperity. This official statement comes amid reports by The New York Times describing an unprecedented crisis in US-Saudi relations.