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Biden vows US will stay in Middle East to limit influence of Russia, Iran

U.S. President Joe Biden, center left, takes part in a working session with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, center right, at the Al Salam Royal Palace in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah, on July 15, 2022.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Wrapping up his first Middle East trip since taking office, President Joe Biden vowed Saturday that the U.S. will remain engaged in the region to counter the influence of Russia and China and to combat the threat posed by Iran.

Biden outlined his vision for the Middle East during a meeting in this Red Sea coastal city with leaders from nine Arab countries, a day after he held bilateral talks with the controversial leader of Saudi Arabia.

“The United States is clear eyed

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