President Trump confirmed that the US will assist Saudi Arabia in establishing a nuclear program, including a Saudi-Moroccan uranium enrichment facility on Saudi soil, under a 30-year agreement, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS).
President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States will assist Saudi Arabia in establishing a nuclear program, including a Saudi-Moroccan uranium enrichment facility on Saudi soil, under a 30-year agreement, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS).
The confirmation follows a series of reports Wednesday morning. As The Zioneer reported at 05:16, the Wall Street Journal had reported that Trump approved a civilian nuclear deal that could permit Saudi uranium enrichment. A subsequent bulletin at 06:04 reported that the US had approved a civilian nuclear program for Saudi Arabia, warning of a potential regional arms race. Earlier reports indicated the agreement would be separated from the requirement for Saudi normalization with Israel.
The inclusion of a Saudi-Moroccan enrichment facility is a significant new element. The 30-year duration suggests a long-term strategic commitment. The previous Trump administration had sought to impose safeguards, including a "black box" mechanism to prevent military diversion, as The Zioneer noted at 05:32. The details of the safeguards in this agreement have not been specified.
This development marks a major step in US-Saudi nuclear cooperation, with implications for Middle East proliferation dynamics and Israel's security interests.
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