President Donald Trump has signed off on a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could grant the kingdom uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian energy program.
The deal, which now faces review by the US Congress, permits the construction of a domestic enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia while allowing the country to avoid the more rigorous international safeguards typically associated with such technology.
The approval marks a significant shift in US nuclear policy toward the Gulf state.
By enabling Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically, the agreement potentially alters the regional balance of power and raises fresh questions about non-proliferation standards.
Congressional scrutiny is expected to be intense, with lawmakers likely to debate the long-term security implications of expanding enrichment capabilities in the region.
This development arrives as the Trump administration moves to finalize a broader diplomatic framework with Iran.