US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium
The pact gives Saudi Arabia access to U.S. reactor technology and could send billions of dollars to American nuclear firms, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Trump administration confirmed it backs a nuclear energy pact with Saudi Arabia, enabling Riyadh to enrich uranium and process spent atomic fuel.
- Saudi Arabia aims to reduce carbon emissions and displace domestic oil consumption through nuclear power, a long-standing goal under Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's economic strategy.
- The reported 30-year agreement allows uranium enrichment but excludes the "Gold Standard" barring fuel processing and the "Additional Protocol" for extra oversight, according to two sources.
- Congress has 90 session days to block the pact once submitted, though Senator Chris Murphy warned the deal could "set off a nuclear race in the region."
- While the pact offers commercial wins for American industry, competitors like Russia, China, and France remain potential partners should this specific deal face legislative failure.
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Which Countries Are Concerned About The Saudi-US Nuclear Pact
A new civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia has triggered concerns that the Middle East could enter a new nuclear arms race, according to CNN. Critics say the most controversial element is a reported provision that could eventually allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically under reduced international oversight.The report said the agreement has drawn sharp reactions from Iran, Israel and regional analysts. …
On Wednesday, the US granted Saudi Arabia the use of US technology for the construction of nuclear reactors. On Thursday, Trump suddenly set new conditions for the already signed agreement.
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday afternoon that the agreement would not allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium.
Explained: What is the US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal, and why is it raising concerns?
Saudi Arabia will be able to develop a civilian nuclear energy programme with US technology. -American companies are expected to build nuclear reactors in the kingdom, generating contracts worth tens of billions of dollars over the coming decades.
Democrats Will Attempt To Block Saudi Nuclear Deal
Semafor reports: The Trump administration has yet to formally notify Congress of its nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, but Democrats are already laying the groundwork for an attempt to block it. The civil nuclear pact, announced Wednesday, is designed to strengthen US-Saudi relations as President Donald Trump seeks an end to the Iran war plus funnel billions of dollars to the US nuclear industry. But lawmakers in both parties will have questions a…
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