US and Saudi Arabia Announce Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Deal
The US and Saudi Arabia announced a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, hailed as "historic" by the US Department of Energy on Wednesday. The agreement includes a Section 123 accord and bilateral safeguards aimed at strengthening commercial ties and upholding nonproliferation standards while creating US jobs. It will be reviewed by Congress. Some reports suggest Saudi Arabia may enrich uranium domestically, potentially facing opposition in Washington. This comes amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
22 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — Al Jazeera
The US and Saudi Arabia announced a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, including a Section 123 accord and bilateral safeguards, to strengthen commercial ties and nonproliferation standards.
23 JUL 2026
— BBC
President Trump signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, reversing US demands for Saudi normalization with Israel.
— Al Jazeera
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a 30-year nuclear cooperation agreement, paving the way for Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program.
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