Trump approves Saudi Arabia's bid to enrich nuclear fuel for civilian reactors in deal
President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich its own fuel for civilian reactors. The deal would last 30 years and grant Saudi Arabia permission to take over the process of enriching uranium from US facilities.
President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich its own fuel for civilian reactors, according to a US official. The deal would last 30 years and is part of a broader agreement aimed at increasing cooperation between the two countries in the nuclear field. Under the terms of the deal, Saudi Arabia would be permitted to enrich uranium to higher levels than currently allowed under international law. The move has raised concerns among some lawmakers and nuclear experts over potential safety and security risks.
