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US Signs Saudi Uranium Deal Amid Pakistan Pact Concerns

7/22/2026

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The United States will sign a Wednesday agreement with Saudi Arabia for civilian uranium enrichment, which must be submitted to Congress for review.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deal would not cause proliferation and omit IAEA Additional Protocol.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman warned Saudi Arabia will seek weapons if Iran gets a bomb.
Pakistan pledged its nuclear program to Saudi Arabia under defense pact, raising proliferation worries.

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The United States will sign a Wednesday agreement with Saudi Arabia for civilian uranium enrichment, which must be submitted to Congress for review.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deal would not cause proliferation and omit IAEA Additional Protocol.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman warned Saudi Arabia will seek weapons if Iran gets a bomb.
Pakistan pledged its nuclear program to Saudi Arabia under defense pact, raising proliferation worries.