The agreement comes as Saudi Arabia faces a difficult regional security environment shaped by the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, threats from Iran-aligned groups and continuing concerns over the safety of energy infrastructure and maritime routes. Saudi Arabia has traditionally relied heavily on the United States for security but recent regional crises have increased emphasis in Gulf capitals on developing additional security partnerships and greater regional burden-sharing.
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