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US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: 30-Year Agreement on Uranium Enrichment

The US and Saudi Arabia sign a 30-year nuclear agreement allowing uranium enrichment, involving US firms in program development. Read the full details.

Editorial Desk

July 23, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, DC — The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement that’s set to last for 30 years. The deal includes provisions that could allow Saudi Arabia to engage in uranium enrichment, a sensitive technology with both civilian and military applications.

Under the terms of the agreement, US firms are expected to play a significant role in developing Saudi Arabia’s nuclear program. The specifics of the uranium enrichment component remain under scrutiny, given the dual-use nature of the technology.

The agreement underscores the deepening ties between the two nations, particularly in the realm of energy security and technological collaboration. It also reflects the Biden administration’s efforts to strengthen alliances in the Middle East while navigating the complex landscape of nuclear non-proliferation.

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Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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