Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium
President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a 30-year nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that may allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for civilian purposes. The deal is expected to involve U.S. firms in the development of the Saudi nuclear program.
Why it matters
This agreement carries significant geopolitical implications for nuclear non-proliferation and U.S.-Saudi relations in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The people, who were not authorised to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced decision, said the agreement is expected to be announced publicly as early as Wednesday (July 22, 2026).
The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve U.S. firms in developing the programme. The deal could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint U.S.-Saudi study.
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