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Trump Sends Saudi Nuclear Pact to Congress for Review

8/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump sent a classified Saudi nuclear pact to Congress, demanding Saudi-Israeli normalization.
The submission arrived on Aug. 24, 2026, under the Atomic Energy Act.
The 30-year deal would let U.S. firms supply nuclear technology and permit Saudi enrichment.
Congress has 90 session days to reject; otherwise the pact becomes effective automatically.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said Saudi will recognize Israel only after a path to Palestinian statehood.

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U.S. President Donald Trump sent a classified Saudi nuclear pact to Congress, demanding Saudi-Israeli normalization.
The submission arrived on Aug. 24, 2026, under the Atomic Energy Act.
The 30-year deal would let U.S. firms supply nuclear technology and permit Saudi enrichment.
Congress has 90 session days to reject; otherwise the pact becomes effective automatically.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said Saudi will recognize Israel only after a path to Palestinian statehood.