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Trump Sends Civil Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia to Congress, Ties Progress to Israel Recognition
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President Trump has sent a civil nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress, stating it will proceed only if Saudi Arabia recognizes Israel and joins the Abraham Accords.
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- Trump submitted a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress.
- The deal's progress depends on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel.
- Trump insists Saudi Arabia must join the Abraham Accords for the deal to advance.
- A US official confirmed Trump's position to Reuters.
- The move ties nuclear cooperation to Middle East diplomatic normalization.
US President Donald Trump has submitted a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to the US Congress. A US administration official told Reuters that Trump insists the deal will only move forward if Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords and recognizes Israel. This condition links the nuclear agreement's advancement to Saudi Arabia's diplomatic normalization with Israel, reflecting the broader geopolitical context of Middle East peace efforts.
