US formally announces landmark civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia for uranium enrichment
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed two agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards, laying legal foundation for a civilian nuclear partnership.
A provision may allow US companies to build a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia, though the Energy Department did not confirm this.
The deal occurs as the US under President Donald Trump is engaged in a war with Iran over Tehran's nuclear program.
US lawmakers and Israeli officials have opposed such a project over concern Saudi Arabia could convert it to develop nuclear weapons.
The deal will be submitted to Congress for review, but the Republican-controlled legislature is unlikely to block it.
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