The White House is set to announce that President Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia, according to a report. Biden will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a visit to the region next month, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing two officials with “immediate knowledge of the plans.” The announcement could be made as early as Monday and comes amid a global oil shortage triggered by Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine. Following the invasion of Ukraine, countries around the world announced sanctions and an oil embargo against Russia, effectively removing its oil from world supply. President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media at the White House in South Lawn, Washington, Monday, May 30, 2022, after returning from Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo / Andrew Harnik) The shortage of oil was a pain for the Biden government, as it could not stop the rise in gas prices, which just exceeded $ 5 per gallon for the first time in US history. “MANY DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS” ARE CONCERNED BY THE BIDEN LEADERSHIP, FEEL US “ENTER” During his meeting with senior Saudi officials, the US president is also expected to discuss the Iran nuclear deal and growing tensions in the country, according to the report. President Biden talks about inflation and supply chain issues in the Port of Los Angeles, Friday, June 10, 2022, in Los Angeles. ((AP Photo / Damian Dovarganes)) Biden’s visit comes as a surprise to many at the Capitol, as Biden has criticized Saudi Arabia in the past and many lawmakers also criticize the country ‘s human rights abuses. “I was not going to shake his hand,” Democrat Adam Siff said in an interview last weekend. “Until Saudi Arabia makes a radical change in its human rights, I would not want to do anything with it. SAUDI WILL DEVELOP BOMB “NEXT DAY” IF IRAN’S NUCLEAR AGREEMENT LEADS TO WEAPONS CAPACITY: SPECIALISTS Biden told reporters earlier Saturday that he had no plans to visit the country. The Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah R, Front welcomes the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud L, Front at an airport in Farwaniya Government, Kuwait, on December 10, 2021. ) (Photo by Xinhua via Getty Images) “Not yet,” Biden said when asked if he had plans to travel to Saudi Arabia. CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION Biden’s trip to the Middle East will also include a visit to Israel.
