Understanding the Saudi-U.S. nuclear agreement | Explained
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement, though President Trump has conditioned the deal on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. The agreement outlines a framework for nuclear technology transfer and potential enrichment facilities.
On July 22, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement and a bilateral nuclear safeguards agreement. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the deal would lay the foundation for a 30-year multi-billion nuclear partnership between the U.S. and the Persian Gulf kingdom with U.S. companies positioned to help Riyadh build its own nuclear sector.
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