New Delhi, May 14 -- Trump's arrival was marked by a dramatic aerial escort from six Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 fighter jets as Air Force One entered Saudi airspace. The jets flew in close formation-three on each wing-for the final 30 minutes of the flight, in a highly symbolic show of solidarity.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino posted footage of the flyby on X, writing, "Thank you for the escort, and having President Trump's back-We all appreciate it. See you on the ground shortly, THANK YOU!!!"

Upon touchdown at King Khalid International Airport, Trump was greeted on the tarmac by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two walked a lavender carpet to a reception area, where they partook in a traditional Arabic coffee cere...