On July 22, 2026, the Trump administration announced a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, which it characterized as a peaceful initiative. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, were involved in the announcement. However, some critics and nuclear experts have expressed concerns regarding the safeguards in place to prevent Saudi Arabia from developing nuclear weapons.
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US and Saudi Arabia Sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
The Trump administration has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, described as peaceful. Critics have raised concerns about the safeguards against potential nuclear weapon development by Riyadh.
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