The Algerians have spared no effort in trying to win over President Donald Trump, even going so far as to grant the exploitation rights for the Gara Djebilet iron mine in the Tindouf region. Under the terms of the 1972 agreement between King Hassan II and President Boumediene, half of the mine was to be allocated to Morocco.
Contrary to the hopes of the Polisario and Algeria, the Trump administration has publicly reaffirmed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara—a diplomatic win for the Kingdom just days ahead of the April 14 UN Security Council meeting.