Joe Biden arrives in Saudi Arabia after historic flight from Israel

President Joe Biden is greeted by Saudi officials (Evan Vucci/AP)

President Joe Biden has become the first US leader to fly directly from Israel to Saudi Arabia, signalling warming ties between the Middle East nations as they find common cause against regional threats from Iran.

Air Force One landed in Jeddah ahead of planned meetings with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of the kingdom.