US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could pave the way for domestic nuclear enrichment

The US has signed a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium domestically, The Guardian reports. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the accord, which includes both a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement and bilateral safeguards. The announcement comes as the US wages military conflict with Iran—a war partly aimed at preventing Tehran from developing domestic uranium enrichment capability. This deal extends similar enrichment potential to another major Middle Eastern power, marking a striking pivot in how the administration approaches nuclear policy in the region.

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