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July 18, 2026
Trump Administration Delays Approval of Saudi Uranium Enrichment Deal
- The Trump administration has tentatively agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium without enhanced IAEA safeguards.
- The deal is delayed due to concerns over bipartisan disapproval in Congress and ongoing tensions with Iran.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has threatened to pursue nuclear weapons if Iran develops them.
2 Sources
- Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign offJul 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM · CNN
- Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources sayJul 22, 2026 at 1:55 AM · Reuters