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Trump Sends Classified Saudi Civil Nuclear Pact to Congress, Ties Approval to Israel Normalisation
News Brief
The Trump administration has forwarded a classified 123 civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to the U.S. Congress for the statutory 90‑day review period. The deal, signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart, would span 30 years and involve U.S. firms in a joint study, but President Trump has said it will not proceed unless Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords. Lawmakers have voiced concerns about potential proliferation, while Saudi officials say any Israel‑normalisation must be linked to a clear path for Palestinian statehood.
Key points
Congress has a 90‑day window, while in session, to review the classified agreement under the Atomic Energy Act.
President Trump has linked the pact’s implementation to Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of the Abraham Accords.
The agreement was signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the Saudi energy minister last month.
If approved, the deal would last three decades and include U.S. companies in developing Saudi civilian nuclear capabilities.
Lawmakers have expressed criticism over possible uranium enrichment and proliferation risks.
What sources agree on
The classified civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia was submitted to Congress on Monday, August 24, as required by law.
Under the Atomic Energy Act, Congress has a 90‑day review period while in session.
The pact was signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart.
President Trump has said the agreement will not move forward unless Saudi Arabia normalises relations with Israel.
The deal is expected to last 30 years and involve U.S. firms after a joint U.S.–Saudi study.
Both reports note criticism from some lawmakers about potential nuclear proliferation.
Still unclear
No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress for review
