The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump has approved a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. The 30-year deal, valued at tens of billions of dollars, would allow American companies to build a uranium enrichment facility on Saudi soil, according to the report.
This morning at 05:16 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported the initial Wall Street Journal story that President Trump had approved a civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. The full details of the agreement have now emerged: the contract spans 30 years and is valued in the tens of billions of dollars. A key provision allows American companies to construct a uranium enrichment facility on Saudi territory, a capability that could enable the kingdom to develop its own enrichment capacity. This provision had been flagged in earlier reporting as a potential flashpoint given non‑proliferation concerns. The deal appears designed to give US firms a central role in Saudi nuclear infrastructure, as previously reported by Channel 12. The White House has not yet issued an official statement. The development follows years of negotiations and signals a major shift in US‑Saudi strategic relations under the Trump administration.
4 developments
- DevelopingZioneer analysis: US-Saudi nuclear deal enables uranium enrichment, risks regional arms race
- ConfirmedRubio: Saudi Arabia seeks 'peaceful, civil nuclear programme'
- StrongIsraeli officials warn US allowing Saudi uranium enrichment is 'red line', 'danger to security'
- StrongTrump: Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords for civilian nuclear deal
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