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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Saudi Arabia and US strike deal for kingdom to enrich uranium

President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walk together, Trump in a dark suit, the Crown Prince in traditional dress
Donald Trump welcomes Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to the White House last November. Trump has reportedly approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Donald Trump signed a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that could enable the kingdom to enrich its own uranium for nuclear reactions.

The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, signed “a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement” and “an accompanying bilateral safeguards agreement,” according to a statement from the US Department of Energy.

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