U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a proposed 30-year nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the Kingdom to enrich uranium under specific conditions. The deal is expected to involve American companies in developing Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear program.
As part of the agreement, the United States and Saudi Arabia are expected to conduct a joint study on establishing a uranium enrichment facility inside the Kingdom. The proposal marks a significant step in U.S.-Saudi strategic cooperation and is likely to draw international attention over nuclear non-proliferation concerns.