Trump Conditions US-Saudi Civilian Nuclear Agreement on Abraham Accords
- Jul 23
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WASHINGTON, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that approval of a signed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia would depend on the Kingdom joining the Abraham Accords.
The new condition was announced one day after US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart signed the agreement.
Trump wrote on social media that the deal “will be approved,” but added that it “is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.”
The agreement would provide Saudi Arabia with a civilian nuclear programme. Trump also emphasized that it would permit “no enrichment” of nuclear material.
The agreement has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and is expected to face scrutiny in the US Congress.
Saudi Arabia has not joined the Abraham Accords, which established diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab countries.
It was not immediately clear how Trump’s announcement would affect the signed agreement.
