US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
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The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement that could potentially allow the kingdom to enrich uranium. The deal was signed by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, and includes a bilateral safeguards agreement. This agreement is significant as it may enable Saudi Arabia to develop its own nuclear fuel cycle, raising nonproliferation concerns.
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US-Saudi alliance reinforced
US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed the agreement with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
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US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed the agreement with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
The Guardian- US-Saudi alliance reinforced
- Counteraction to Iranian influence
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Loaded language removed<p>Trump energy secretary hails agreement that could potentially allow kingdom to enrich uranium</p><p>The US has signed a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could potentially allow the kingdom to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/22/saudi-arabia-would-enrich-uranium-under-reported-deal-with-us">enrich uranium</a>.</p><p>In a <a…
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US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed the agreement with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
The GuardianThe US Department of Energy announced the deal on Wednesday.
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