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Washington opens the nuclear door for Saudi Arabia as Trump ties the deal to a broader Middle East realignment.
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NYTimes – World NYT
How the Trump Administration’s Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia May Work
The Trump administration is expected to announce an agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear program. Such deals, known as 123 Agreements, are designed to prevent the development of weapons.
NPR
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal hinges on kingdom normalizing ties with Israel
Washington opens the nuclear door for Saudi Arabia as Trump ties the deal to a broader Middle East realignment.
NYTimes – World NYT
Trump Throws a Potential Wrench in the Saudi Nuclear Deal He Just Inked
Saudi Arabia has long said that a condition of normalizing relations with Israel would be a pathway toward Palestinian statehood, a prospect that Israel’s current government has rejected.
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BBC News – World BBC
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
News24
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognising Israel
The United States and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced a landmark deal that would establish a civilian nuclear programme in the kingdom, which US President Donald Trump said was contingent on Riyadh normalising relations with Israel.
CBS
Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death are undetermined, independent autopsy finds
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
NYTimes – World NYT
For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard
President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.
NPR
U.S. signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. And, Nolan Wells' independent autopsy results
The U.S. has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. And, the independent autopsy results of Nolan Wells fuel more questions surrounding his cause of death.
BBC News – World BBC
Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands
Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.
TIME
U.S. Reaches Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia
The deal has elicited criticism over its potential to fuel an arms race in the Middle East.
NPR – World NPR
U.S. nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia faces criticism in Israel
The nuclear power deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia was met with alarm in Israel as it deepened concerns that Israel, a major American ally, and Trump are increasingly diverging on foreign policy and security.
NPR
U.S. signs commercial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia gives American companies priority access to nuclear reactors and fuel to Saudi Arabia. It's expected to last decades and be worth billions of dollars.
NYTimes – World NYT
U.S.-Saudi Deal Prompts Fears of a Nuclear Arms Race
In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, countries seek nuclear capabilities to hedge against aggressive neighbors and a receding Washington, potentially creating a more freewheeling era.
Guardian
Why would Trump agree to the Saudi nuclear deal? | Kenneth Roth
The agreement offers the Saudis the same options Trump has sworn Iran will never have The stark contrast between Donald Trump’s nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia and his nuclear demands for Iran would be comical if not so tragic. Trump has handed the Saudis the same nuclear options he swore Iran would never have. To make matters worse, Trump seems to have offered the Saudis this sweetheart deal to make amends for his d…
News24
US signs ‘peaceful nuclear cooperation’ deal with Saudi Arabia
The US on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear programme in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes non-proliferation safeguards.
NYTimes – World NYT
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Plans
The U.S. will help the Saudis develop a civilian nuclear program, with uncertain consequences for the Middle East.
Euronews
US announces landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration did not release details of the deal, but the framework could potentially provide Saudi Arabia with a facility that would allow it to enrich uranium.
BBC News – World BBC
Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.
Guardian
US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
Trump energy secretary hails agreement that could potentially allow kingdom to enrich uranium The US has signed a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could potentially allow the kingdom to enrich uranium . In a statement on Wednesday, the US Department of Energy said its secretary, Chris Wright, and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, signed a “peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement”, along…
Guardian
US announces nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could enable kingdom to enrich uranium – US politics live
US energy secretary Chris Wright says pair of agreements signed Wednesday ‘uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email A reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest out of the Middle East at our dedicated live blog. Donald Trump took to Truth Social a short while and noted that the US will destroy one bridge or power plant , including those near…
NPR
Trump administration signs commercial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The agreement gives American companies priority access to nuclear reactors and fuel to Saudi Arabia. It's expected to last decades and be worth billions of dollars.
NYTimes – World NYT
Coveted U.S. Nuclear Deal Is a Coup for Saudi Crown Prince
Saudi Arabia has for years sought a deal to obtain American nuclear technology. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, could deepen U.S.-Saudi ties for decades to come.
NPR
Why the U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear agreement
NPR has confirmed a deal that would allow the U.S. to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia and allow the country to begin enriching uranium for civilian use.
BBC News – World BBC
US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme
The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.
Sky News – World Sky
US signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a nuclear cooperation deal.
