Saudi Arabia is of key diplomatic importance to the Trump White House, especially amid ongoing tension in the Middle East and the Israel-Hamas war. During Mr. Trump's first term,

U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May on his first foreign trip of his second term, Axios reported on Sunday citing two U.S. officials and a source with knowledge of Trump's travel.

The president said he may also visit the U.A.E. and other countries.