US and Saudi Arabia announce nuclear cooperation deal
Summary
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement to share American nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia. The deal aims to strengthen their partnership and will be reviewed by the US Congress before moving forward.Key Facts
- The agreement is a 123 agreement under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, which governs nuclear cooperation.
- The deal includes a bilateral safeguards agreement to ensure nuclear safety and nonproliferation.
- It is described as a multi-billion-dollar, long-term partnership between the US and Saudi Arabia.
- The agreement may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically, but details on this were not provided.
- Enriched uranium can be used for both energy and nuclear weapons, raising potential concerns.
- The deal supports US interests by creating jobs and reinforcing nuclear nonproliferation rules.
- This cooperation comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran over Iran’s nuclear program.
- The agreement must be approved by the US Congress before it can take effect.
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