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Trump Holds Up Saudi Nuclear Pact, Allows Unchecked Enrichment

7/22/2026

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The draft Saudi-U.S. nuclear agreement remains unsigned by President Donald Trump, allowing Saudi enrichment without standard safeguards.
Unnamed officials say the draft includes a “123 agreement” and safeguards but has not been sent to Congress.
Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said Saudi Arabia will enrich uranium and sell yellowcake.
Experts warned pact could give a path to nuclear weapons without safeguards, and Capitol Hill fears opposition could block it.

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The draft Saudi-U.S. nuclear agreement remains unsigned by President Donald Trump, allowing Saudi enrichment without standard safeguards.
Unnamed officials say the draft includes a “123 agreement” and safeguards but has not been sent to Congress.
Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said Saudi Arabia will enrich uranium and sell yellowcake.
Experts warned pact could give a path to nuclear weapons without safeguards, and Capitol Hill fears opposition could block it.