Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress for review

France 24 reports that President Trump has sent a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review. The classified pact, delivered to Capitol Hill on Monday, is designed to support Riyadh's nuclear program, but it hinges on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel. Congress now has the deal under consideration, with that normalization requirement as a key condition.

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