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The U.S.-Saudi Civilian Nuclear Agreement

First aired July 22, 2026 at 3:22 PM UTCLatest aired July 22, 2026 at 3:22 PM UTC

DevelopingNext check Oct 7 UTC: Congressional review and any support, opposition, vote, or other action on the agreement.

Where it stands

President Trump formally approved the civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia and submitted it to Congress. It allows U.S. companies to build Saudi civilian nuclear infrastructure and could clear the way for uranium enrichment; the congressional review process remains open, and the pact may face opposition.

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Update 1Jul 22 15:22 UTCU.S. Signs Saudi Nuclear Deal Without a Standard Safeguard, Opening a Door to Enrichment

The story so far

Update 1Jul 22 15:22 UTC
U.S. Signs Saudi Nuclear Deal Without a Standard Safeguard, Opening a Door to Enrichment
The agreement signed in Washington hands American companies a foothold in the kingdom's civilian program. What it does not require is the part that has Middle East capitals nervous.
Still open after this report
- Whether the deal, as signed, contains an explicit enrichment bar, an explicit enrichment permission, or neither.
- Which members of Congress have gone on the record opposing or supporting the agreement.
- When the formal submission to Capitol Hill will occur.