US and Saudi Arabia sign civilian nuclear cooperation deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia announced a civilian nuclear cooperation pact on Wednesday, signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, alongside a separate bilateral safeguards agreement. The Trump administration called the deal historic, saying it would reinforce nonproliferation standards and create US jobs, though it could eventually permit Saudi uranium enrichment.
Why it matters
A House Democrat called for congressional hearings, reflecting concern that enabling Saudi enrichment could undermine nonproliferation efforts amid the ongoing US war with Iran.
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Part of the July 23, 2026 brief.