Trump Ties Nuclear Deal to Saudi-Israel Normalization
The US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement is facing turbulence as President Trump has attached a condition to its implementation. The deal, signed in July 2026, would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically, deviating from traditional non-proliferation agreements.
The '123 agreement' establishes a framework for bilateral civilian nuclear cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia, with potential implications for energy markets and investors.
Trump has tied the deal's progress to Saudi Arabia's participation in the Abraham Accords, which normalized diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab nations. The condition is significant, as Saudi Arabia has historically required progress toward Palestinian statehood before normalizing ties with Israel.