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Does Trump's Saudi Deal Bring Riyadh Closer To Nuclear Capability? | Firstpost Live

Does Trump's Saudi Deal Bring Riyadh Closer To Nuclear Capability? | Firstpost Live

22 July 2026, 9:17 PM IST
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Does Trump's Saudi Deal Bring Riyadh Closer To Nuclear Capability? | Firstpost Live

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President Donald Trump has approved a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, giving American companies a leading role in building the kingdom's nuclear energy programme. The deal seeks to strengthen US-Saudi ties, boost the American nuclear industry and reduce Russian and Chinese influence. However, the agreement has sparked debate over provisions that could allow future uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia and its decision to exclude the IAEA's Additional Protocol, a key global nuclear safeguard. The deal now heads to the US Congress, where lawmakers will review its strategic, commercial and security implications. Joshua Barnes tells you more.
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