Trump approves Saudi nuclear agreement, opens door to uranium enrichment
President Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that may allow for uranium enrichment capabilities. Non-proliferation experts warn this could increase regional tensions and potentially lead to a nuclear arms race.
Why it matters
The agreement marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, with potential long-term implications for global nuclear security.
US President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear programme, according to two people familiar with the decision.The sources quoted by Wall Street Journal, said it could be unveiled as early as Wednesday.The 30-year agreement is expected to involve US companies in developing Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme. It could also pave the way for the construction of a uranium enrichment facility in the kingdom following a joint US-Saudi feasibility study.The agreement between the MAGA leader and the Islamic kingdom comes after months of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, with much of President Donald Trump's fury focused on Tehran's nuclear ambitions.Both President Trump and former President Joe Biden sought to strike a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that would allow the kingdom to access US nuclear technology.However, non-proliferation…
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