Trump conditions U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact on Abraham Accords participation

Fox News • 26 Jul 08:00

U.S. lawmakers are divided on a proposed civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, with Democrats warning it could spark a regional arms race and Republicans emphasizing verification and strategic partnership.

Fox News • 24 Jul 22:00

President Donald Trump stated that a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia will only move forward if the kingdom becomes a party to the Abraham Accords, adding that any deal would exclude enrichment activities.

CNN • 24 Jul 00:31

President Trump announced that the U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement would only proceed if Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords, overturning the deal announced the day before.

The Guardian • 23 Jul 13:47

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. approval of a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia will depend on Riyadh’s accession to the Abraham Accords, which normalize relations with Israel.

NBC News • 23 Jul 13:00

President Trump said a U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement will depend on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, linking the deal to broader Middle-East diplomatic goals.

BBC • 23 Jul 13:00

President Donald Trump stated that the U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear agreement will be approved only if Saudi Arabia becomes a party to the Abraham Accords that recognize Israel.

DW.com • 23 Jul 12:37

The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a 123 nuclear cooperation agreement and a safeguards pact, pending congressional approval, to enable Saudi civilian nuclear power projects using U.S. technology.

CNN • 23 Jul 12:32

President Trump said the civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia will only proceed if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords, while emphasizing that no uranium enrichment will occur under the deal.

NPR • 23 Jul 10:55

Israel expressed concern over a new U.S. agreement giving Saudi Arabia priority access to American nuclear technology, citing risks of enrichment capabilities and a potential shift in regional security dynamics.

The Guardian • 22 Jul 22:16

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation pact and a bilateral safeguards accord that could enable Saudi Arabia to develop uranium enrichment capabilities, pending congressional review.

NPR • 22 Jul 21:17

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear cooperation pact that gives U.S. firms priority access to Saudi nuclear projects, pending congressional review.

BBC • 22 Jul 12:40

Washington plans to announce a 30-year deal that would let Saudi Arabia develop a civilian nuclear program, including possible domestic uranium enrichment, prompting scrutiny from Israel, U.S. lawmakers and non-proliferation groups.

The Guardian • 22 Jul 09:10

President Donald Trump has approved a deal that would enable Saudi Arabia to develop uranium enrichment capacity for civilian nuclear power, a pact that will be reviewed by Congress amid non-proliferation concerns.

AP News • 22 Jul 01:42

President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year agreement that would enable Saudi Arabia to develop uranium enrichment for civilian nuclear power, a deal that will be reviewed by Congress amid proliferation concerns.

CNN • 18 Jul 10:30

The Trump administration has not yet signed a draft nuclear cooperation pact that would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, amid concerns over safeguards and potential congressional opposition.

CNN • 18 Jul 10:30

The Trump administration has not yet signed a draft nuclear cooperation pact that would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, amid concerns over safeguards and potential congressional opposition.