US and Saudi Arabia sign landmark civilian nuclear cooperation deal

Washington and Riyadh signed a long-term nuclear cooperation agreement that could open the door to uranium enrichment for a Saudi civilian programme.

US and Saudi Arabia sign landmark civilian nuclear cooperation deal

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, laying groundwork for a multi-decade energy partnership.

Reports say it could eventually allow uranium enrichment in the kingdom after a joint feasibility study, drawing non-proliferation concerns. The agreement now heads to the US Congress for review.

Source: BBC / AP / CNN, July 22ΓÇô23, 2026.