Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has long said if Iran developed a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia ​would ​too, fueling concern among arms control advocates. The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve U.S. US President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear programme, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The people, who were not authorised to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced decision, said the agreement is expected to be announced publicly as early as Wednesday. The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve US firms in... President Donald Trump approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia.

This accord could allow uranium enrichment capabilities for their civilian nuclear program. US companies are expected to participate in developing Saudi Arabia's nuclear infrastructure. The agreement follows months of heightened tensions with Iran.

It may pave the way for a uranium enrichment facility in the kingdom. Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: Report US President Donald Trump has officially approved a landmark agreement with Saudi Arabia that will provide the Gulf country with a civilian nuclear program, The Wall Street Journal reported citing US officials. The new deal, which would last 30 years, could potentially make way for uranium enrichment in the kingdom's territory.

The initiative is estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars, and is designed to give US companies a key role in developing Saudi Arabia’s nuclear infrastructure while shutting out other foreign competitors. While Trump administration officials argue that US influence over the Gulf country's nuclear program is to avoid it from being misused, the deal is controversial among US lawmakers who oppose the spread of nuclear technology in the region. The deal is set to be submitted to congress for review in the coming days.