Trump Officially Approves Historic 30-Year Civil Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia

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.