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Trump Has Reportedly Approved a Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia. It could Face Obstacles In Congress

President Donald Trump reportedly approved a deal with Saudi Arabia that could provide the kingdom with the capability to enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear program.

International Business Times · Jul 22

United States announces landmark civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The United States on Wednesday announced a deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear programme in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes nonproliferation safeguards.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 22

Trump Approves Nuclear Agreement That Could Allow Saudi Arabia to Enrich Uranium - Report

President Donald Trump has approved a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities, a move that is expected to spark debate in Congress and raise concerns among nuclear nonproliferation experts.

Latin Times · Jul 22

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium

President Trump approved a Saudi nuclear deal potentially granting enrichment capability. This agreement, lasting thirty years, involves U.S. firms in program development. Lawmakers fear this move could fuel nuclear proliferation and regional competition. The deal excludes the IAEA's Additional Protocol for enhanced monitoring.

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Trump clears Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, opens door to uranium enrichment

President Donald Trump approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. This accord could allow uranium enrichment capabilities for their civilian nuclear program. US companies are expected to participate in developing Saudi Arabia's nuclear infrastructure. The agreement follows months of heightened tensions with Iran. It may pave the way for…

The Times of India · Jul 22

Trump administration to send Saudi nuclear pact to Congress, sources say

The Trump administration will submit a nuclear technology pact to Congress soon. This agreement with Saudi Arabia does not include specific safeguards. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman signed it. They had previously signed a preliminary understanding last year. Congress will review this pact for…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Trump Warns Houthis US Will 'Take Care Of' Group Over Threatened Saudi Ports Blockade

Donald Trump has warned of US intervention if the Iran-backed Houthis blockade Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation

On Monday, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen announced they would impose a “maritime embargo” on Saudi Arabia, in what could mark a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

The Conversation · Jul 21

A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk

Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially widening the Iran war and further disrupting global trade

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea

Warning to shipping companies, on top of Iran’s chokehold on strait of Hormuz, may severely affect Saudi oil exports

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21