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Trump Administration Announces Saudi Civil Nuclear Pact, Faces Nonproliferation Criticism

7/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration announced a civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Rep. Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.) said he is very concerned about the deal’s timing.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) warned that the lack of IAEA safeguards could trigger a vote, while Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said the pact could destabilize the region and fails to meet the gold-standard nonproliferation standards.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration announced a civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Rep. Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.) said he is very concerned about the deal’s timing.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) warned that the lack of IAEA safeguards could trigger a vote, while Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said the pact could destabilize the region and fails to meet the gold-standard nonproliferation standards.