Trump Officially Approves Historic 30-Year Civil Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
President Trump has approved a 30-year civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, enabling US companies to lead the kingdom's nuclear development, including potential uranium enrichment. The deal faces congressional scrutiny but is likely to proceed, with signing expected soon.
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- Trump officially approves a 30-year civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.
- US companies will lead Saudi Arabia's nuclear infrastructure development.
- Agreement includes potential US-built uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.
- Direct US involvement aims to ensure strict oversight and prevent military use.
- Deal will be submitted to Congress and may face opposition but is hard to block.
- Signing expected Wednesday by US and Saudi energy ministers.
US President Donald Trump has formally approved a historic 30-year civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, according to American sources. The deal, valued at tens of billions of dollars, will establish a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia and grant American companies a leading role in developing the kingdom's nuclear infrastructure, limiting foreign competition. A key provision in the agreement allows US firms to build a uranium enrichment facility on Saudi soil if joint research between the two countries deems it necessary. The Trump administration argues that direct American involvement will ensure strict oversight of Saudi Arabia's nuclear program and help prevent any military use of the technology.
The agreement is expected to be submitted to the US Congress in the coming days, where it may face opposition from lawmakers concerned about the expansion of nuclear technology in the Middle East. However, overcoming the deal would require a two-thirds majority in both congressional chambers to override a presidential veto, making it difficult to block. The deal is anticipated to be signed on Wednesday by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
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