- New report details decline of U.S.-Saudi relations
- Relationship in spotlight as U.S. wants Saudi to release more oil in order to bring down gas prices and hurt a major source of Vladimir Putin’s income
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shouted at President Joe Biden’s national security adviser when he was pressed about Jamal Khashoggi
- Khashoggi was murdered at Saudi consulate in Istanbul; U.S. intelligence agencies said MBS gave order, which prince has denied
- But MBS reportedly told Jake Sullivan to drop issue and that Saudi would not be releasing more oil into the market
- Biden refuses to talk to MBS, only speaking to King Salman
- Move is said to infuriate crown prince, who is de facto ruler of kingdom
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