'WSJ': Trump approves US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to develop civilian uranium enrichment capabilities, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing Trump administration officials. The officials,…
Assessment
This deal would give Saudi Arabia enrichment capabilities, raising nonproliferation concerns in a volatile region. The 30-year agreement, worth tens of billions, positions U.S. companies at the center of Saudi nuclear development. Congressional review could become a flashpoint over security commitments and regional arms control.