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Trump Links Saudi Nuclear Pact to Abraham Accords

A potential civil nuclear agreement between Washington and Riyadh depends entirely on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. President Donald Trump confirmed the framework on Thursday, explicitly conditioning access to American nuclear technology on the kingdom’s normalization of diplomatic relations with Israel, a move Saudi leadership has resisted to date.

Trump Links Saudi Nuclear Pact to Abraham Accords

The proposed deal authorizes Saudi Arabia to develop domestic nuclear power infrastructure utilizing U.S. technology. While the agreement is framed as a strictly civilian initiative—drawing parallels to existing arrangements with the UAE—it remains subject to rigorous oversight from the U.S. Congress. The project must also adhere to strict nonproliferation standards mandated by the U.S. Atomic Energy Act.

Israel has signaled support for the condition, viewing the potential diplomatic shift as a catalyst for broader stability in the Middle East. However, the Saudi Embassy has maintained silence regarding the proposal, leaving the future of the partnership uncertain. This development forces a recalibration of regional alliances, as the U.S. attempts to leverage energy cooperation to bridge the gap between Riyadh and Jerusalem.

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