Saudi Arabia And The United Arab Emirates Refuse To Speak To Biden On Crude Oil Supply

The United States is seeking assistance from Middle East oil producers in order to secure international support for Ukraine and curb rising oil prices. In the latest news, however, the White House tried unsuccessfully to arrange a call between U.S. President Joe Biden and the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed Middle East and U.S. officials, reported on the 8th that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan have refused to talk to them in recent weeks. Biden calls. At the same time, officials from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have stepped up their criticism of U.S. policy toward the Persian Gulf. According to reports, Saudi officials revealed that relations between the two countries have deteriorated under Biden's presidency. Mann enjoys legal immunity in the United States. Salman has been involved in a number of lawsuits in the United States, including the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.