Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal that could allow uranium enrichment, AP sources say

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-22 · 02:28 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year agreement with Saudi Arabia concerning its civilian nuclear program. According to sources familiar with the matter, this deal could potentially grant Saudi Arabia the capability to enrich uranium. The agreement, expected to be formally announced as early as Wednesday, is also anticipated to involve U.S. firms in the development of the program. A joint U.S.-Saudi study may precede the potential construction of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.

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Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear programme.

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The deal is expected to last 30 years and involve US firms in developing the programme.

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The agreement is expected to be announced publicly as early as Wednesday.

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The deal could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint US-Saudi study.

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US President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear programme, according to two people familiar with the matter.The people, who were not authorised to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced decision, said the agreement is expected to be announced publicly as early as Wednesday.The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve US firms in developing the programme. The deal could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint US-Saudi study.

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