US, Saudi discussing security deal without Israel component

Axios reports the agreement under discussion is not a full defense treaty and that Riyadh and Washington want to reach it before Biden leaves office in January.

WASHINGTON - The United States and Saudi Arabia are discussing a potential security agreement that wouldn't involve a broader deal with Israel, Axios reported on Monday, citing three unidentified sources.

The agreement under discussion is not a full defense treaty, Axios reported. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the White House want to reach the agreement before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, Axios reported.