Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress, reportedly ties approval to Abraham Accords | LIVE BLOG
The Trump administration remains firm that the agreement will move forward only if Riyadh establishes formal diplomatic relations with Israel, a US official tells Reuters
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Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress, reportedly ties approval to Abraham Accords
US President Trump has formally submitted the recently signed civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing a US administration official.
According to the report, Trump remains firm that the agreement will move forward only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and establishes formal diplomatic relations with Israel. The deal, signed in late July, is expected to create significant opportunities for American companies as Saudi Arabia develops its civil nuclear energy sector.